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Suspensions and exclusions data: sanctions for pupils with EHCPs rise

Suspensions and permanent exclusions have reduced nationally for the first time since the pandemic, but suspensions are up in primary and for pupils with education, health and care plans

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Suspensions and exclusions data: sanctions for pupils with EHCPs rise

Suspensions and permanent exclusions have reduced nationally for the first time since the pandemic, but suspensions are up in primary and for pupils with education, health and care plans

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