Half of all school suspensions in England involve children with special educational needs, charity coalition finds
By
Alison Bloomer
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
A coalition of charities (IPPR, The Difference, Impetus and Mission 44) called the Who is Losing Learning Coalition has analyzed Department for Education data showing that half of all children suspended from school in England have special educational needs (SEN). The analysis reveals that lost learning rates for children with autism have increased by 29% and by 20% for children with mental health needs. The coalition is urging the government to provide additional funding to schools to help prevent these exclusions.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNew analysis from a coalition of charities reveals that half of all children suspended from school have special educational needs (SEN).
The rates of lost learning for children with autism have increased by 29% and by 20% for children with mental health needs.
The coalition is calling for additional funding for schools to help prevent these exclusions.
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