Factors associated with high and low levels of school exclusions: Comparing the English and wider UK experience

Ted Cole (Lead Author), Gillean McCluskey, Harry Daniels, Ian Thompson, Alice Tawell

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This article draws on findings from the first cross-national study of school exclusions in the four jurisdictions of the UK. It sketches factors asso- ciated with the past research with reductions in exclusions. It then reports interview data gathered in England in 2018 from five specialist officers working in two Local Authorities and a senior officer working for a national voluntary organisation. The officers describe good practice but also national, local and school level developments contributing to a deteriorating situation. These developments include unhelpful govern- ment guidance and regulations; school accountability frameworks affect- ing curriculum and leading to the neglect of Special Educational Needs; loss of Local Authority powers and funding resulting in reductions in support services. Data gathered for this study in other UK jurisdictions suggests that in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and to a lesser extent in Wales, a practice that avoids school exclusions has persisted more than in England.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)374-390
Number of pages18
JournalEmotional & Behavioural Difficulties
Volume24
Issue number4
Early online date14 Jun 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 2019

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • school exclusion
  • behaviour
  • special educational needs
  • government policy

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