Unruly pupils to be removed from lessons, says Balls
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Your support makes all the difference.Pupils who misbehave should be sent to "sin-bin" support units until they calm down, a government inquiry will recommend this week.
The report, by former headteacher Sir Alan Steer, will say that more use should be made of "withdrawal rooms" for disruptive pupils.
The move is designed to tackle low-level misbehaviour which falls short of demanding that a pupil be excluded.
The Schools Secretary Ed Balls will unveil the measure on Wednesday when he addresses the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers conference.
Sir Alan's report will also stress the need for adults to set a better example. In a leaflet being sent to schools, heads are urged to get parents to sign contracts promoting good behaviour and to attend parenting classes if their children are disruptive. If they fail to attend, the school has the power to fine them up to £100 with the further threat of prosecution for non compliance.
The leaflet makes it clear that teachers have the right to search pupils for weapons, drugs or alcohol.
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