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School suspensions in Lincolnshire double over five years, council reports
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Lincolnshire County Council has reported that the number of school suspensions in the county has more than doubled over a five-year period, rising from 7,614 in 2021/22 to 16,803 in 2025/26. Persistent disruptive behaviour, verbal abuse, threats towards teachers, and physical assaults on pupils were cited as the primary reasons for the exclusions.
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- Temporary exclusions in Lincolnshire schools increased from 7,614 in 2021/22 to 16,803 in 2025/26.
- The number of individual pupils suspended rose from 3,258 to 4,767 over the same period.
- Persistent disruptive behaviour remains the main reason for both suspensions and permanent exclusions.
- Other common reasons include verbal abuse, threats to teachers, and physical assaults on pupils.
- Council officials emphasised the importance of identifying underlying needs early and strengthening support strategies.