{
  "id": 5686524,
  "title": "Study reveals pupils most at risk of school suspension and what may help them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/study-reveals-pupils-most-at-risk-of-school-suspension-and-what-may",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:20:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-reveals-pupils-school-suspension.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study from The University of Manchester reveals that students receiving special educational needs (SEN) support, those eligible for free school meals, and those with a history of bullying or substance use are at the highest risk of being suspended from school. The research, published in the British Educational Research Journal, analyzed survey responses from over 19,000 secondary school students across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Factors such as feeling a sense of belonging at school, satisfaction with academic achievement, positive relationships with staff, and strong emotion regulation skills were associated with a lower likelihood of suspension. Lead author Dr. Stephanie Cahill emphasizes that suspension is not solely about individual student behavior but is influenced by a complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, peer relationships, school experiences, and additional educational needs. The study underscores the importance of early intervention, preventive support, and understanding individual pathways to suspension rather than implementing a one-size-fits-all approach.",
  "summary": "School suspensions are associated with a complex combination of socioeconomic disadvantage, special educational needs, peer relationships and students' experiences of school, according to new research from The University of Manchester.",
  "key_points": [
    "Students with SEN, free school meals, and bullying history face highest suspension risk",
    "Survey of 19,000+ secondary students in Hampshire and Isle of Wight",
    "Positive school belonging, academic satisfaction, staff relationships lower suspension likelihood"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The study's findings highlight the need for tailored support to prevent suspension, particularly for vulnerable students with special educational needs, those eligible for free school meals, and those struggling with bullying or substance use.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}