‘Black pupils are disproportionately hit with fixed-term exclusions in England - by three times as many in some places’

How many reviews & inquiries are needed before we take action on this matter? A thread/rant: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53516009

We must tackle the racial discrimination & biases that still exist in our education system and also recognise that ‘persistent behaviour problems’ can often be a sign of unmet emotional / learning difficulties.

Yet it’s these young people who find themselves excluded or disproportionately held in ‘internal isolation / exclusions’ - we need to really challenge the idea that these are effective approaches to behaviour management for all pupils.

We also need to be implementing whole education & trauma informed approaches to mental health, particularly in light of the pandemic.

Without this, we continue to let our young people down & perpetuate inequality.

Check out our handy ‘This is Me’ guide co-produced with young black men @FcNationUK, @BirminghamRep & @bsmhft on how schools can better respond to their needs: https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/this-is-me