2024-25 Barking Abbey Quiz

How many Fixed Term Suspensions do you think we issued between 22-23? (ks3 and 4)

• 307

• 205

• 207

• 311

How many Fixed Term Suspensions do you think were issued last year 23-24? (ks3 & 4)

• 116

• 118

• 204

• 160

How many Fixed Term Suspensions do you think were issued this year? (ks3 & 4)

• 105

• 148

• 155

• 156

Which year group (this year) do you think has the highest number of Fixed Term Suspensions?

• Year 7

• Year 8

• Year 9

• Year 10

• Year 11

What do you think is the National Benchmark for repeat suspension?

• 20%

• 60%

• 35%

• 55%

What do you think is our rate of repeat suspension?

• 27.6%

• 23.6%

• 30.6%

• 44.6%

Answer explanation

Our school has half the national average suspension rate – this suggests effective early intervention, clear behaviour systems, and positive culture management.

Which demographic do you think is over represented in terms of Fixed Term Suspensions (both nationally and at BA?)

• Boys

• PP students

• Students with an SEN

• Students with an EHCP?

Answer explanation

All of these categories are over represented as a national picture.

At BA however, we currently have a 0% rate of exclusion for students with an EHCP

In terms of suspension data: •“Most Dangerous Behaviours Come from a Very Small Group”

•The 4 most serious behaviours (weapons, assault, verbal abuse, disruption) involve just 14–18 students each, but cause nearly half of all suspension days.

•🔸 Are we over-relying on suspension as the only tool for our highest-need students?

• Yes

• No

With reference to our suspension data: •“Verbal Abuse of Staff Is Far More Prevalent Than Peer Abuse”

•Staff were targeted in 28 cases (59 days lost), vs just 8 cases of verbal abuse towards peers (4 days total).

•🔸 Do we think staff do enough to de-escalate these situations?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• It depends on the teacher

Is there anything more we can do as a team to support teachers with the process of de-escalation?