Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas

Independent — Tewkesbury

Speaking in the House of Commons on 1 December 2025

Debate

SEND Pupils: Suspensions and Exclusions

Contribution

While the suspension rate for pupils without identified special educational needs declined by 75% in the 2024 autumn term, suspensions for pupils with an education, health and care plan increased, according to the Department for Education’s own data. I have previously urged the Government to tackle this crisis centrally, as local authorities across the country continue to prove to be unable to manage. With their SEND reforms already delayed until 2026, how will the Government bridge this divide to ensure that every child is able to succeed at school?

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