Challenging Exclusions Parents Handbook Launch

The underachievement of African Caribbean pupils coupled with their high exclusion rate has been of major concern to the Black community since the 1960s. 

Over the past decade, the number of pupils permanently excluded from schools fell, over four in every 1,000 Black pupils were permanently excluded, which is twice as many as White British pupils.  The picture is very similar for fixed-term exclusions. Interventions to close the ‘exclusion gap’ have been promoted through a range of measures. However, the exclusion gap continues to seriously threaten and undermine efforts to extend equality of opportunity to all children and learners. 

The Parent Handbook, Challenging Exclusions commissioned by PFA is designed to provide parents with information, advice and guidance about the exclusion process (fixed term and permanent and sign post them to a range of support.

It attempts to answer questions such as:

• What can I do if my child is at risk of exclusion?
• What procedures should schools follow throughout the exclusion process?  
• Where can I go for help with exclusions?

If you are asking any of these questions or are concerned about young people at risk of exclusion Please come along to hear more and obtain a free copy of the Parents Handbook

To book a place please email Khembe@yahoo.com or call 07886 305 842