School exclusion is becoming increasingly viewed as being out-dated and misguided and almost all practitioners and leaders are committed in inclusion. However, many schools aiming for full inclusion can find it difficult "not" to "exclude" some students. This book shows teachers and managers how five schools have successfully implemented policy and practice to avoid excluding any students. Based around five in-depth case studies (four secondary and one primary), the book describes positive strategies for preventing children from being excluded. The book begins with a look at different definitions and levels of school exclusion, identifies the different reasons for exclusion and the individuals and groups who tend to suffer most from being excluded. The editors go on to specify positive alternatives to the issue of school exclusion. The book is based upon a major research project undertaken at the School of Education, University of Cambridge. It includes detailed case studies from both the primary and secondary sector.