Study title

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.

The aims of the survey are:
to identify key variables associated with school exclusions;
to identify local authorities displaying a range of exclusion rates associated with key variables;
to examine in depth the policies and practices of four local education authorities and three schools displaying a range of exclusion rates in each LEA;
to explore the experience of a small number of excluded children, their parent(s)/guardian(s) and key actors in the process of exclusion;
to inform the development of alternatives to exclusions, such as counselling programmes and support structures for schools.
Main Topics:

Type of Local Education Authority; rates of exclusion; socio-economic indicators for areas; educational indicators/circumstances for areas.