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How Black Working-Class Youth Are Criminalised and Excluded in the English School System

This report uncovers the systemic barriers that push Black working-class youth out of mainstream education and into a “PRU-to-prison pipeline.” 

SEND Provision: Addressing the Gaps

The 2022/23 Annual Report of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills shines a light on critical challenges within SEND provision across England. 

Black British Voices Project Report

This groundbreaking report presents insights from the largest study ever conducted on Black British experiences, with over 10,000 participants sharing their views on identity, education, criminal justice, healthcare, and more. 

School to Prison Pipelines in the UK: Associations Between School Exclusion, Neurodisability, and Early Criminal Convictions

This UK-based study explores how school exclusions and neurodisabilities, such as ADHD and autism, increase the risk of young people entering the criminal justice system. 

The Links Between Young People Being Imprisoned, Pupil Background, and School Quality

This report investigates the relationship between school quality, pupil backgrounds, and the likelihood of imprisonment in England. 

Too Young to Leave Behind

This report examines the long-term consequences of suspensions and permanent exclusions in primary schools. 

Preventing School Exclusions of Black Children in England

This critical review examines the persistent issue of disproportionate school exclusions among Black children in England. 

Race, Poverty, and School Exclusions in London

This report explores the disproportionate impact of school exclusions on Black children and those living in poverty across London. 

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Autism Diagnoses in the UK

A large-scale UK study of over 7 million schoolchildren reveals significant racial and ethnic disparities in autism diagnoses. 

Youth Voice: SEND and School Exclusions

This report amplifies the voices of young people with SEND, highlighting their experiences of school exclusions in the UK. It explores systemic issues, including unmet needs, poor communication, and punitive behaviour management, which disproportionately affect SEND students. The findings stress the need for inclusive, trauma-informed practices and early intervention to prevent exclusions, which often disrupt education and increase vulnerability to exploitation.

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