Permanent exclusion from school
2. The Governing Body meeting
The governors must meet to consider any exclusion that triggers a compulsory review. They must do so within 15 school days of the imposition of the exclusion. This is according to Regulation 24 of the Exclusion Regulations.
The following exclusions should trigger a compulsory review:
- All permanent exclusions;
- Any suspension that takes the total number of school days that the student has been excluded to more than 15 in any one term;
- An exclusion that would result in a young person missing a national examination or test.
You will be invited to attend this and can be supported by a friend or advocate. You can send written information for the governing board to consider before the meeting. The school should explain how to do this. You can also request that the meeting is held remotely.
As a parent, you will have the chance to explain why you think your child should not have been suspended or permanently excluded and why they should be reinstated. You may also be asked questions.
Advice and support
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A guide for parents on school behaviour and exclusion - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A number of organisations provide free advice on suspension or permanent exclusion matters, including:
- Coram’s Child Law Advice service, telephone: 0300 330 5485 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- ACE education, telephone: 0300 0115 142 (Monday and Tuesday,10am to 1pm during term time)
- Your local SEND information and support (IAS) service, information and support for children and young people with SEND, including on suspensions and permanent exclusions
- Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), independent information and support on the suspension and permanent exclusion of children with SEND