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School Suspensions for Prejudicial Abuse See 'Shocking' Rise

Published Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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English schools have experienced a significant 68% rise in suspensions for prejudicial abuse, including racist, homophobic, and disablist incidents, over the past four years, according to government data. Education specialists attribute this trend to factors such as diminished anti-bullying support, the impact of social media, and wider societal problems.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Government data shows a 68% rise in mentions of prejudicial abuse in English school suspensions in fewer than four years.
  • The increase in suspensions includes cases of racist, homophobic, and disablist abuse.
  • Education specialists link the rising trend to factors such as reduced anti-bullying support, social media harms, and broader societal issues.

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  • BBC NewsCenter

    English schools have seen a "shocking" rise in suspensions for racist, homophobic, and disablist abuse, with government data showing a 68% increase in mentions of prejudicial abuse in fewer than four years. Education specialists link this trend to reduced anti-bullying support, social media harms, and wider societal issues.

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