Prep students should not be slapped with suspensions for misbehaving in schools, Queensland’s Human Rights Commissioner has argued.But the Queensland Human Rights Commission , led by Commissioner Scott McDougall, has argued that given the significant detrimental impacts suspension and expulsion from school can have on long-term life outcomes, Prep students should not be included in the school disciplinary absences regime.
Early interventions should be prioritised for Prep students who because of their age and development have limited capacity to understand and manage their behaviour, the QHRC argued. “Students denied essential learning opportunities can go on to experience poorer mental health outcomes and increased risk of entering the criminal justice system when they receive unnecessary suspensions and exclusions from school,” she said.
Queensland Secondary Principals’ Association acting president Kirsten Ferdinands said principals, who were already overloaded and teaching classes due to staffing shortages, would be forced to respond to appeals after hours and on weekends.
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