§ 15. Mr.CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what measures the Government have taken to support schools in reducing he number of exclusions. [103690]
§ Jacqui SmithLast July we issued new guidance on 'Social Inclusion: Pupil Support' which includes practical preventive strategies, based on good practice, to help schools deal with behaviour problems. This is backed up with nearly £500 million over three years for projects to prevent exclusions.