Overview

• Exclusions and suspensions in England have risen by over 20% in the past year.
• Black Caribbean, Romani, and Traveller students are up to four times more likely to be excluded.
• Students from low-income backgrounds are nearly five times more likely to face permanent exclusion.
• 32 million days of learning were lost last year due to absences and exclusions.
• Government initiatives aim to address the root causes of disruptive behavior and provide better mental health support in schools.