Permanent exclusion from school
2. The Governing Body meeting
The governors must meet to talk about certain exclusions from school. This meeting must happen within 15 school days after your child is excluded. This is a rule they must follow according to Regulation 24 of the Exclusion Regulations.
These exclusions need a review:
- all permanent exclusions (when your child is not allowed back at school)
- any suspension where your child misses more than 15 days in one term
- if your child's exclusion means they miss a national test or exam
You will be asked to join this meeting, and you can bring someone with you, like a friend or helper. You can also send a letter to the governors before the meeting, and the school will tell you how to do this. If you want, you can ask to have the meeting online.
At the meeting, you can explain why you think your child should not have been suspended or permanently excluded. The governors might ask you some questions, too.
Advice and support
A guide for parents on school behaviour and exclusion - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Some organisations can help with exclusion advice:
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- Coram’s Child Law Advice service: 0300 330 5485 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm)
- ACE education: 0300 0115 142 (Monday and Tuesday, 10 am to 1 pm during term time)
- Your local SEND information and support (IAS) service can help children with SEND who are excluded
- (IPSEA) (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) can help if your child has SEND and is excluded.