The recently published DfE report on the above comprises
# the reasons that schools report for suspending and permanently excluding pupils
# suspensions and permanent exclusions by pupil characteristics
# permanent exclusion independent review panel information
In summary
# There were 955,000 suspensions in the 2023/24 academic year
This is a 21% increase from the previous year, when 787,000 suspensions occurred, and equivalent to 1,131 suspensions per 10,000 pupils.
# There were 10,900 permanent exclusions in the 2023/24 academic year
This is a 16% increase from 9,400 in 2022/23 and equivalent to 13 permanent exclusions for every 10,000 pupils.
# The most common reason for suspensions and permanent exclusions was persistent disruptive behaviour
Persistent disruptive behaviour accounted for 51% of all reasons given for suspension and for 39% of reasons for permanent exclusions. This is in line with previous years where this reason was the most commonly recorded.
To view the DfE report in full click here.
If you would like to explore how I might be able to support you in your management of Permanent Exclusions or suspensions (or indeed, for a basic and more general chat about what I do) please contact me by email on jack@jackminto.com – or by telephone on 07514 499238.