Exclusion
When is it appropriate to exclude a pupil from school? What are the procedures
for dealing with appeals? How does a headteacher communicate effectively with
parents in such difficult circumstances? In all cases there are many issues to
consider, and the need for an established framework is apparent. The DCSF has
drawn up detailed guidance on when and how exclusion should be implemented, and
procedures for appeals against exclusion.
- The 2008 guidance comes into effect from 01 September 2008. The 2007 guidance remains in effect until then.
- You can download useful flowcharts underlining the exclusion process: Exclusion appeal, Fixed-term exclusion, Good practice before considering exclusion and Permanent exclusion.
- From mid August 2008, printed copies of the 2008 guidance will be available from DCSF Publications, PO Box 5050, Sherwood Park, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0DJ. Telephone 0845 602 2260. Reference no. 00573-2008DOM-EN.
The Pastoral Support Programme (PSP) is a school-based and co-ordinated intervention to help individual pupils to improve their social, emotional and behavioural skills. As a result of a PSP pupils should be able to better manage their behaviour and /or improve their attendance. You can download the guidance here.
You might find it useful to read the information located on the DCSF exclusion site.
Training materials
The following training materials are available:
Under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, parenting orders are available following a permanent exclusion or a second fixed-term exclusion within 12 months. Read more and access the relevant DCSF guidance.
Last updated: 14 November 2008
