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Behaviour drives suspension rise in Lincolnshire, council says

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A girl and a boy, dressed in school uniform, decend a flight of stairs. They both have a black backpack on their backs and the school playground can be seen through the window.

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School suspensions in Lincolnshire double over five years, council reports

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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