Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
A BBC investigation reveals that Outwood Grange Academy in the UK kept a student in an isolation booth for over half an academic year. The report highlights broader concerns regarding 'no excuses' disciplinary policies and their potential for psychological harm.
Why it matters
It raises critical questions about the balance between school discipline and student safeguarding, prompting scrutiny of zero-tolerance educational practices.
Image source, Getty Images By Anna Meisel and Jane Deith , File on 4 Investigates Published 14 minutes ago A school put a pupil in an isolation booth away from the classroom for more than half an academic year, BBC's File on 4 Investigates has learned.
The article reports on investigative findings using neutral language while acknowledging the school's defense of its policies.
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