Tag Archives: exclusion

School exclusions and knife crime: why we should be listening more to vulnerable children

School exclusions and knife crime: why we should be listening more to vulnerable children

Exclusion rates in English state funded schools are once again on the rise, alongside concerns about the impact of exclusion on the well-being of children and also on public safety. The highest level of exclusion rates are experienced by vulnerable students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and are from disadvantaged and ethnic minority backgrounds. As a […] … learn more→

School exclusions are on the up – but training teachers in trauma could help

School exclusions are on the up – but training teachers in trauma could help

After years of decline, school exclusions are on the rise again, according to official figures for the Department for Education. The Timpson review, carried out by former children’s minister Edward Timpson, also shows that children in care and other “children in need” are disproportionately likely to be excluded. This amplifies the educational disadvantages they already face. There […] … learn more→

Claremont College: New program excludes whites

Claremont College: New program excludes whites

  It’s so funny how often official policy is ignored; in particular, every campus I’ve been on has had policy regarding equality, that everything is open to everyone without concern for ethnicity, gender, orientation, or anything else. Despite such policy, I’ve seen faculty and administration chosen based on race and gender, and I’ve seen faculty […] … learn more→