Since 2003 the headteachers of Coventry's 19 secondary schools have created an alternative to permanent exclusion called 'Managed Moves'. This allows pupils to be transferred via a pupil referral unit from one school to another. For Martin Bonathan, Head of Inclusion, this offers a much more sympathetic approach for pupils and allows the negotiation of a fairer distribution of difficult and disruptive pupils between schools. Being 'dumped on' was a serious issue for Robin Brabban, headteacher of Barr's Hill School, when he arrived 6 years ago. According to Julian Charters, chair of the secondary heads' group, head teachers are now more willing to take on the burden of dealing with difficult pupils. Marion Simpson, Head of SEN Management Service, discusses a new case, while learning mentor Lesley Longden highlights the difficulties that can resurface for some pupils. For Martin Bonathan, co-operation between the headteachers is central to the continuing success of the scheme.

Video Series: Secondary Management
Release Date 2005