Educational Leadership

Analysis shows most suspensions in SA in 2019 were given to Indigenous students with a disability, followed by children with a disability living in care. These children need support, not dismissal.

The high numbers of suspensions in US schools have sparked an important debate among educators, parents, physicians and lawmakers on its effectiveness.

Research shows punishments like suspension and expulsion further disadvantage already vulnerable stdents and could result in long term criminal and anti-social behaviour.