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Should School Exclusion Even Exist? Real Scenarios, Hard Truths & What Schools Can Actually Do


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In this raw and unfiltered Q&A episode, Ziggy Moore sits down with Hussain from Cape Mentors to tackle three challenging real-world scenarios that school leaders face daily. From Year 8 students with multiple fixed-term exclusions to Year 10s whose parents resist assessments, and Year 9s caught in cycles of antisocial behaviour—Hussain breaks down what actually works (and what doesn't).

Key Takeaways:• Why "Cape Mentors shouldn't exist" and what that means for school funding• The problem with behaviour labels like "defiant" and "aggressive"• How to take your ego out of behaviour management• Building trust with parents who are skeptical of EHCP assessments• Why school exclusion as punishment is fundamentally broken• The truth about quick fixes and mentorship programs• What schools can (and can't) realistically do about home life instability

Guest: Hussain from Cape Mentors

Resources Mentioned:• Curtis Worrell & Class 13• Cape Mentors: www.capetm.com | [email protected]

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About The SLT Podcast:Hosted by Rena Johnson (Deputy Head, Designated Teacher, SENDco & DSL) and Ziggy Moore (Assistant Headteacher & Founder of Moore Education), the SLT Podcast is a bi-weekly series featuring powerful conversations with leaders doing impactful work in education and youth development.

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