Rising Rates of School Exclusions

School exclusions, particularly permanent exclusions and suspensions, have seen a significant increase, with roughly 264,000 suspensions recorded in England during the spring term of 2023. The most common triggers for these suspensions include persistent disruptive behavior, verbal aggression, and physical assaults on peers. Permanent exclusions reached 3,039 during the same period, indicating a stark rise from prior years. This trend underscores the urgent need for educators to understand and address the root causes of such behaviors to prevent further exclusions.