More than 900 young people expelled from schools in the last six years 

The upheaval caused by covid-related school closures put additional demands on the Tusla Education Support Services (TESS), according to Sinn Féin education spokeswoman Sorca Clarke. Stock picture: Larry Cummins

The expulsion of more than 900 young people in the last six years has prompted calls for a closer analysis of what should only be “last resort” disciplinary action.

New figures show that 922 young people have been expelled from post-primary schools since September 2017 and almost 360 during the last three years.