CSIE learn claims 'little progress' towa

CSIE learn demands 'little progress' towards inclusion
New statistics show namely among 2002 and 2004 1 third of LEAs actually increased what the CSIE calls the ‘segregation of disabled pupils’,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], revealing what the hub describes as ‘disturbing regional variations’ in placements across the country. The report’s thinking of government file reveals, for instance, namely pupils in South Tyneside were 24 times extra likely to be placed in special schools or additional segregated settings than those in the London Borough of Newham in 2004. Newham LEA, which has actively pursued a policy of inclusion in teaching for 21 years, placed 0.06% of its 0-19 annual olds with statements in special schools and additional segregated settings, while South Tyneside placed 1.46%. Mark Vaughan, CSIE codirector, said: ‘All LEAs are working to the same laws and regulations, which cry as inclusion of disabled pupils. It namely period for the government to take a firmer hand and get the higher segregating authorities to amplify stronger inclusion policies. If Newham tin do it with academic and social success, then so can each other authority.’ He added: ‘In 2005 there are quite many folk in this nation who repent the slow pace of inclusion in schools and families in particular are confused at the postcode lottery of segregation/inclusion for their disability children. Inclusion of disabled pupils is a people rights publish, no a passing fashion,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], in jealousy of the present, heated, national debate reminded by Baroness Warnock. It is simply unfair and unfair for families that pushes towards inclusion have been so slow, and that these variations still exist 22 years behind the statute to comprise disabled pupils in fashion education premier came into force’. CSIE has written to Ruth Kelly MP,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], secretary of state at the Department for Education and Skills, about these latest discoveries, vocation for the government to publicly restate its commitment to inclusion in education, and to assure proper provocations and finances are accessible for schools and LEAs to make the essential changes to reduce segregation. In England as a whole, tiny progress towards inclusion was made during the duration beneath reiterate – 2002-04. The citizen percentage of 0-19 year olds placed in special schools and other segregated settings by LEAs in England fell from 0.84% in 2002 (103,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],721 pupils) to 0.82% in 2004 (101,612 pupils). Segregation Trends – LEAs in England 2002-2004. Placement of Pupils with Statements in Special Schools and Other Segregated Settings. Report written by Dr Sharon Rustemier and Mark Vaughan OBE. Available from CSIE, price £15.00 (incl. UK p+p) ISBN: 1 872001 483. CSIE is one independent education centre and generosity aiding inclusion and challenging exclusion List of low segregating LEAs LEAs with lowest percentages of 0-19 year old pupils in special schools and other segregated settings in 2004: Newham 0.06 Rutland 0.23 Nottinghamshire 0.45 Nottingham 0.47 Cumbria 0.49 Barnsley 0.50 East Riding of Yorkshire 0.50 Havering 0.51 Herefordshire 0.51 Kensington & Chelsea 0.51 Cornwall 0.52 Somerset 0.52 Leicestershire 0.54 Leeds 0.55 List of lofty segregating LEAs LEAs with highest percentages of 0-19 year old pupils in special schools and other segregated settings in 2004: South Tyneside 1.46 Wirral 1.34 Halton 1.32 Knowsley 1.32 Stoke-on-Trent 1.23 Birmingham 1.21 Lewisham 1.21 Brighton & Hove 1.20 Manchester 1.16 Middlesbrough 1.16 Rotherham 1.16 Coventry 1.15 Torbay 1.14 North Tyneside 1.11
The exclusionThe head teacher wrote to the parents of R and F telling them that neither R nor F could come back to school, but that they would be given help in completing their course at home. He should, of course, have told the parents immediately, ideally by telephone followed by a letter, of their right to make representations to the governing body.

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