Ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs
We want the government to ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs. We think suspensions can significantly impact a child’s progression and change needs to happen.
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Fund primary pupil assessments for ADHD before secondary school
Fund mandatory ADHD and learning-needs assessments for all pupils in England before they start secondary school, so every child’s learning profile is understood and supported early, improving education and wellbeing outcomes.
Introduce an independent appeals panel for school absences
As it stands, the decision whether a school absence is authorised or not lies solely with the headteacher or designated attendance officer. If this person deems the absence as not "exceptional" enough, or marks an illness absence as unauthorised, there is no formal right of appeal for parents.
Ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs
We want the government to ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs. We think suspensions can significantly impact a child’s progression and change needs to happen.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Ban schools from giving after-school detentions
Ban schools from issuing detentions outside of school hours. Instead, require them to be taken during school break times.
Require schools to obtain consent for afterschool detentions & arrange transport
Pass a law which requires schools to obtain prior parental consent for after school detentions.
Ban homework for students in Year 9 and below
We want the Government to stop schools from setting homework for students in Year 9 and below, and to only be allowed to give homework to students in Year 10 and above.
Fund primary pupil assessments for ADHD before secondary school
Fund mandatory ADHD and learning-needs assessments for all pupils in England before they start secondary school, so every child’s learning profile is understood and supported early, improving education and wellbeing outcomes.
Introduce an independent appeals panel for school absences
As it stands, the decision whether a school absence is authorised or not lies solely with the headteacher or designated attendance officer. If this person deems the absence as not "exceptional" enough, or marks an illness absence as unauthorised, there is no formal right of appeal for parents.