School exclusion disparities in the UK: a view from Northern Ireland. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- School exclusion disparities in the UK: a view from Northern Ireland. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)
- Main Title:
- School exclusion disparities in the UK: a view from Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- Duffy, Gavin
Robinson, Gareth
Gallagher, Tony
Templeton, Michelle - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Across the four UK jurisdictions, there are distinct disparities in exclusion rates of school students. Northern Ireland, alongside Scotland and Wales, has demonstrated over time, lower rates of permanent exclusions and temporary exclusions compared with England. This paper examines these disparities from the perspectives of representatives from various system-level educational bodies and third sector organisations representing children and families who experienced the exclusion process. The paper will also present policy and legal frameworks associated with exclusion in Northern Ireland. We interviewed 9 stakeholders, associated with practices of school exclusion in Northern Ireland, from a range of system-level education bodies and advocacy groups. Findings include positive strategies perceived to keep exclusion levels low, types of obstacles or resistance to anti-exclusion policy, participants' perspectives on unofficial exclusion practice, and perspectives on official exclusion data. What emerges from interviews is a series of tensions between implementing a child-centred approach and diminishing support services and resources. We conclude that those working within the Northern Ireland education system, are committed to an inclusive approach. However, the development and implementation of effective supporting frameworks take time and consultation, and there is evidence of tension between the perceptions of those working at a system-level and those working inABSTRACT: Across the four UK jurisdictions, there are distinct disparities in exclusion rates of school students. Northern Ireland, alongside Scotland and Wales, has demonstrated over time, lower rates of permanent exclusions and temporary exclusions compared with England. This paper examines these disparities from the perspectives of representatives from various system-level educational bodies and third sector organisations representing children and families who experienced the exclusion process. The paper will also present policy and legal frameworks associated with exclusion in Northern Ireland. We interviewed 9 stakeholders, associated with practices of school exclusion in Northern Ireland, from a range of system-level education bodies and advocacy groups. Findings include positive strategies perceived to keep exclusion levels low, types of obstacles or resistance to anti-exclusion policy, participants' perspectives on unofficial exclusion practice, and perspectives on official exclusion data. What emerges from interviews is a series of tensions between implementing a child-centred approach and diminishing support services and resources. We conclude that those working within the Northern Ireland education system, are committed to an inclusive approach. However, the development and implementation of effective supporting frameworks take time and consultation, and there is evidence of tension between the perceptions of those working at a system-level and those working in schools. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties. Volume 26:Issue 1(2021)
- Journal:
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Issue:
- Volume 26:Issue 1(2021)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 26, Issue 1 (2021)
- Year:
- 2021
- Volume:
- 26
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2021-0026-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- 3
- Page End:
- 18
- Publication Date:
- 2021-01-02
- Subjects:
- School exclusion -- suspension -- expulsion -- educational policy -- educational legislation
Adjustment disorders in children -- Periodicals
Special education -- Periodicals
Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals
371.9305 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rebd20/current ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/13632752.2021.1900998 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1363-2752
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