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<p>The number of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or disability permanently
excluded from school is published by local authority within the local authority characteristics
underlying data file at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/permanent-and-fixed-period-exclusions-in-england-2016-to-2017"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/permanent-and-fixed-period-exclusions-in-england-2016-to-2017</a>.</p><p>The
Department’s statutory guidance on exclusions is clear that schools should take appropriate
steps to address the underlying causes of poor behaviour, which could include pupils’
SEN or disability. This should include an assessment of whether appropriate provision
is in place to support any SEN or disability that a pupil may have to avoid exclusion,
and that schools should consider the use of a multi-agency assessment. The full guidance
can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-exclusion"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-exclusion</a>.</p><p>In
March 2018, the Government launched an externally led review of exclusions practice,
led by Edward Timpson CBE. The review is exploring how head teachers use exclusion,
and why pupils with particular characteristics such as those with special educational
needs are more likely to be excluded from school. It is also considering the differences
in exclusion rates across primary and secondary schools in England.</p><p>The review
has gathered substantial evidence, including over 900 submissions to the call for
evidence. Edward Timpson has also chaired a series of roundtables and the review has
met with over 100 organisations and individuals, including schools, local authorities,
parents and children. The review will report in due course.</p>
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