The key figures in relation to SEND are:
The rate of suspensions for pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan increased to 10.31, which is lower than for those with SEN support at 11.09. In contrast, the rate for pupils with no identified SEN was more than four times lower at 2.46. The gap in suspensions rates between pupils with SEN (EHC plans and SEN support combined) and those with no identified SEN has been widening since the pandemic and continued to increase compared to the previous autumn term.
The rate of permanent exclusions for pupils with an EHC plan was consistent at 0.11. The rate for pupils with SEN support decreased to 0.14, but like suspensions, was higher than for pupils with an EHC plan. This compares to a permanent exclusion rate of 0.02 for pupils with no SEN.
https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions-in-england/2024-25-autumn-term
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