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Understanding England’s Surge in School Suspensions and Exclusions

Understanding England’s Surge in School Suspensions and Exclusions

by | Jul 11, 2025 | , , , , , , , ,

The most recent school behaviour statistics from the Department for Education paint a stark and worrying picture. Exclusions and suspensions in England have soared to their highest levels since 2006. Paired with powerful personal stories and expert commentary, the data offers more than just numbers – it reveals a system increasingly strained by unmet needs, limited resources, and complex challenges both inside and beyond the school gates.

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Key Insights from the Inclusion in Practice Report

Key Insights from the Inclusion in Practice Report

by | Jul 10, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

The latest Emerging Insights report from Inclusion in Practice offers a compelling glimpse into how schools across England are tackling these questions head-on. Based on wide-ranging evidence from over 8,000 schools, the report highlights emerging models of success and outlines practical, evidence-informed principles that support inclusion for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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What the UK Can Learn from Its Own Approaches to Alternative Provision

What the UK Can Learn from Its Own Approaches to Alternative Provision

by | Jul 3, 2025 | , ,

What happens to pupils who don’t quite “fit” into mainstream education? For decades, “alternative provision” (AP) has existed to support young people at risk of exclusion, or already excluded, from school. But how this support is structured varies widely across the UK’s four nations. According to new research, these differences reveal more than just policy preference. They raise important questions about equity, effectiveness, and the very purpose of education.

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We are exhibiting at PRUsAP Conference 2025!

We are exhibiting at PRUsAP Conference 2025!

by | May 19, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

We are thrilled to announce that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at the PRUsAP Conference 2025, a pivotal event dedicated to professionals in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Alternative Provision (AP). This year’s theme, “Back to Basics: For the Sector, By the Sector”, underscores a commitment to grassroots collaboration and sector-led innovation.

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Understanding Pupil Attendance Trends in England

Understanding Pupil Attendance Trends in England

by | May 12, 2025 | , , , , , ,

The Department for Education’s recent report, Year-on-Year Change in Pupil Attendance (May 2025), offers valuable insights into pupil attendance patterns across England’s state-funded mainstream schools between the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years. By examining how students transition between different absence levels, the report highlights critical periods where interventions can be most effective.

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SEND numbers have risen, DfE to investigate

SEND numbers have risen, DfE to investigate

by | May 9, 2025 | , , , , , , ,

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to investigate the sharp increase in the number of children requiring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in England. This move follows criticism from the Public Accounts Committee, which highlighted the government’s inadequate data and lack of a clear, costed reform plan.

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