Are schools excluding too many children, or are there times when permanent exclusion is necessary?
In this throwback conversation, Wayne Norrie shares an honest and balanced perspective on exclusions, alternative provision, SEND and the growing pressure facing schools.
We discuss why schools work so hard to avoid exclusion, but also why serious behaviour towards staff cannot simply be accepted.
Wayne also explores:
🚸 Why schools work so hard to avoid exclusions
⚖️ When permanent exclusion becomes the right decision
💬 The debate around alternative provision
🎓 Why one curriculum doesn't fit every child
🧩 The growing SEND crisis in schools
🏫 Why specialist provision isn't keeping up with demand
👨👩👧 The pressures facing parents and families
❤️ "Every child is somebody's baby" a powerful lesson for every educator
📉 Why schools are being asked to do more with less
🔄 What needs to change in education
This is an open and important discussion about how we create an education system that protects staff while still giving every young person the right support and the right pathway.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments:
Are schools excluding too many children, or are exclusions sometimes unavoidable?
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