Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 82244

Schools: Discipline and Pupil Exclusions

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support schools to (a) improve behaviour management and (b) reduce exclusions.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

This government is clear that schools can use sanctions as a measure to improve behaviour, and in the most serious cases, exclusion may be necessary to ensure that schools are calm and safe learning environments. Schools also have a legal duty under the E...

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