Which children and young people are excluded from school? Findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) (original) (raw)

Background School exclusion is a disciplinary method used to remove a child from the school environment. It is known to aff ect certain groups disproportionately, including boys, some ethnic minorities, children in care, children in poverty, and children with special educational needs. Population-based studies on wider characteristics of excluded pupils are scarce. The aim of this study was to describe factors associated with school exclusion in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), focussing on neurodevelopment and mental health.