Concerns over education rights of expelled students

THE education system does not make adequate provisions for children expelled from school for bad behaviour, the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) has warned.

The board is responsible for ensuring all children receive an appropriate education, including those who are suspended or expelled from school for misbehaviour.

The 1998 Education Act has given all students a right of appeal, which has made it more difficult for school boards to expel them.