Understanding Suspensions and Exclusions in UK Schools
Interested in the effects of misbehaviour? This infographic summarises data from the Government National Statistics Report ‘Permanent exclusions and suspensions in England: spring term 2021 to 2022’ to give you a quick picture of the state of behaviour in UK schools.
Key statistics
Suspension rates have risen since the pandemic, while permanent exclusion rates are decreasing
Over 10% of all exclusions were due to verbal abuse or threatening behaviour against an adult
The most commonly cited reason for both suspensions and exclusions was persistent disruptive behaviour
