The findings of the report are based on a range of inspection evidence. Inspectors also held telephone interviews with chairs and members of management committees, as well as with teachers-in-charge of the PRUs, to explore successful practice.
Recommendations
Management committees should:
- Use the Handbook for Management Committees of Pupil Referral Units to improve their work
- Work closely in partnership with their local authority, regional consortium and other stakeholders to develop a common vision for their PRU
Local authorities and regional consortia should:
- Provide an annual programme of training and development opportunities for PRU management committee members
- Ensure that local authorities and regional consortia officers understand the role and function of their PRUs fully so as to improve their joint working with management committees
The Welsh Government should:
- Raise awareness among all management committees of the Handbook for Management Committees of Pupil Referral Units