Calderdale Council discusses alternatives for excluded pupils.

Jan 31 2009 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

PUPILS excluded from schools could be given a reprieve.

Calderdale Council will discuss alternatives to expulsion at a scrutiny panel meeting on February 2.

It is hoped the measures will relieve pressure on pupil referral units for disruptive students.

A report prepared for the meeting found 18 pupils had been expelled from Calderdale schools since the start of the academic year.

Proposals include in-house learning for students at risk of expulsion.