Black working-class pupils unfairly excluded in England, thinktank warns

A report by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says black pupils are disproportionately being sent to pupil referral units (PRU) and alternative provision (AP).

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Stories of hope:

Lives can be changed and it does not always have to be like this. Read from a selection of stories that bring hope and encouragement.

Amani’s story

Amani Simpson is an award-winning social entrepreneur, film maker and youth coach.

At the age of 21, he was stabbed 7 times after intervening in a robbery attempt.

After amassing over 2.8 million youtube views of his short film ‘AMANI’ (starring Hollywood actor, Joivan Wade) he now uses his short film and story to transform the lives of young people across the country.

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