The inverse intervention law and education, health and care plans
Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities
Usage of new attendance codes: An update
New statutory guidance for schools in relation to recording and managing attendance (and absence) came into effect in September last year. We take a look at the use of codes to record absences in attendance registers.
Where do we need more provision for pupils with EHC plans?
We investigate how placements for pupils with EHC plans has changed as numbers have increased in recent years.
Part-time timetables and flexi-schooling in the Autumn Term
We dig into attendance registers for clues as to how many pupils have part-time tables and flexi-schooling arrangements
Usage of new attendance codes
New statutory guidance for managing attendance, including changes to absence codes used in school registers, was introduced at the start of the year. We have an early look at what the data looks like for the new codes.
The rise and rise of Education, Health and Care Plans
The rate at which pupils are obtaining EHC plans has been growing at a faster rate in recent years, particularly among older (secondary-age) pupils
The special educational needs of pupils with repeat suspensions
We examine the chronologies of suspensions and SEN identification for pupils who experienced repeat suspensions in the 2021/22 academic year
Do EHC Plans prevent exclusions?
Summer born pupils are more likely to have EHC plans than Autumn born pupils. We look at whether this fact could be used to explore the relationship between EHC plans and exclusions.
Who are alternative provision schools for?
State-funded alternative provision (AP) schools are often thought of as schools for excluded pupils but fewer than half of pupils on roll have been.