Since introducing the changes, the schools involved in the prgramme across the county have seen an 80% reducation in permanent exclusions, the number of half day sessions lost to suspenson reduced by 40%, and those on part-time timetables saw their hours in school often more than double.
Lindsay’s nine-year-old son Elliot, who is autistic and has ADHD, was suspended numerous times and close to permanent exclusion at a previous school before moving to Holme Hall.
“He really struggled with the emotional regulation of being at school,” she said.
“Every day was a battle for him…destroying classrooms, sweating, throwing things.”
She said Elliot was now “thriving”.
“He’s got more stability, he’s happier, he loves coming to school,” she said.
