About the tender
YEF are seeking to better understand suspension, exclusion, and the support that follows. Specifically, why are suspension and exclusion rates rising, and what support are schools, colleges and AP/EOTAS settings in England and Wales offering to children who are suspended (known as ‘fixed term exclusions’ in Wales) and excluded. In addition, how could this support be strengthened to reduce children’s risk of involvement in violence. The project will explore the barriers and enablers to delivering high-quality support, the variation in how schools, colleges, and local authorities approach this work, and the changes to policy and practice that could improve support. We are especially interested in understanding how support can be improved in a way that addresses racial disparities.
The study will inform future updates to YEF’s practice and systems recommendations for the education sector.
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How to apply
Please review our call for proposals document for indicative research questions. The deadline for proposals is 21st July 2025. We intend to have interviews with potential teams in w/c 28th July 2025.
Please email your application to hashim.ahmed@youthendowmentfund.org.uk and cc lucy.brims@youthendowmentfund.org.uk by 21st July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the project, please email these to the above by 23rd June 2025.