The wellbeing of disadvantaged learners has been a crucial issue for me throughout my time as Wales's children's commissioner. All the evidence suggests that if we put a clear focus on supporting pupil wellbeing, and give children and young people opportunities to be listened to, they are more likely to reach their full potential educationally.
Two years ago, Estyn, the Wales inspectorate, published the findings of a survey of the arrangements for those in pupil referral units (PRUs). These are maintained by local authorities and organised to provide education outside a school setting for pupils who might not otherwise receive an education. The findings suggested that systems and measures to support pupil wellbeing through effective behaviour management needed to improve.
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