Permanent exclusion is rarely about a single incident. More often, it reflects unmet needs, escalating pressures, and a lack of time to step back and understand what a young person is communicating through their behaviour.  The Enable Inclusion Team (EIT) developed a Reducing Permanent Exclusion Risk approach to support pupils at highest risk — and there may be valuable lessons here for schools.    The Role of Educational Psychologists   Educational Psychologists (EPs) were