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DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance at Tes SEND Show North 2025!
We’re thrilled to share that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show North 2025, taking place on the 6th and 7th of February at the iconic Bolton Wanderers Stadium (Toughsheet Community Stadium). This prestigious event is an unmissable opportunity to discover how our innovative system can revolutionise attendance management, timetabling, and much more for alternative provision and SEND settings.
We are exhibiting at ProvisionsPlus+ Connect!
We are delighted to announce that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at Provisions Plus+ Connect, an exciting new networking event designed to bring together educators and stakeholders with a shared passion for improving education. This unique event focuses on fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative solutions—particularly within Alternative Provision. It is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and build partnerships that make a real difference.
DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance to Exhibit at the Alternative Provision Conference 2025
We are excited to announce that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at Westminster Insight’s highly anticipated one-day Alternative Provision Conference 2025 on Thursday, 30th January 2025, at The County Hotel in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the system for managing attendance, timetables and much more in alternative provision settings. Don’t miss the chance to network, build relationships, and learn from your peers in this dynamic and informative event.
What’s behind the surge in suspensions?
School suspensions in England increased by 40% in autumn 2023, reaching 4.13 suspensions per 100 pupils. This rate is nearly double the pre-pandemic level. Secondary schools accounted for 87% of suspensions, with the highest rates in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber.
School Exclusions Soar: A 40% Rise in Suspensions Last Autumn
Newly released figures from the Department for Education (DfE) reveal a stark increase in school exclusions in the autumn term of 2023. Both suspensions and permanent exclusions have seen significant year-on-year rises, with experts linking these trends to behavioural challenges post-pandemic.
Analysing Pupil Absence in England for the Autumn Term 2024
When looking at the full academic year, persistent absence (defined as missing 10% or more sessions) decreased slightly compared to the previous year, with a more notable improvement seen in primary schools. However, severe absence (missing 50% or more sessions) edged up slightly in both primary and secondary schools. Both types of absences remain well above pre-pandemic levels, particularly in secondary schools.
£10.7 Billion budget for SEN support – A Summary of the NAO Report
The report highlights that since 2019, there has been no consistent improvement in outcomes for children and young people with SEN. The DfE’s objective to improve educational attainment and post-school outcomes has seen mixed results. In 2021/22, only 69% of those with SEN at key stage 4 were in sustained education, apprenticeship, or employment after leaving 16 to 18 study, compared to 85% for those without SEN.
SEND spending, what will the NAO report say?
The National Audit Office (NAO) is set to release a report next week on the cost and performance of England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. The publication comes just before the upcoming budget and spending review.
Alternative Provision Conferences 2025
Are you looking to attend an Alternative Provision Conference in 2024/2025? You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs! This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced. Is your conference not here? Let us know and we’ll get you added.
SEND Conferences 2025
Are you looking to attend a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Conference in 2025? You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs! This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced. Is your conference not here? Let us know and we’ll get you added.
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