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 2007 guidance comes into effect from 01 September 2007. The 2006 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 August 2007, printed copies of the 2007 guidance will be available from DCSF Publications, PO Box 5050, Sherwood Park, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0DJ. Telephone 0845 602 2260. Reference no. 00611-2007BKT-EN.
- The 2006 guidance appears in full on these pages, including model letters for handling different stages of exclusion procedures. It applies with effect from 6 September 2006 to all decisions and procedures relating to exclusion.
You might find it useful to read the information located on the DCSF exclusion site.
Providing full-time education from the sixth day of exclusion
From September 2007 schools will be required to arrange full-time education for pupils excluded for a fixed period from the sixth day of an exclusion and local authorities likewise from the sixth day of a permanent exclusion. These changes will be reflected in a revised version of the 2006 exclusions guidance, which will be the subject of formal consultation. In the meantime we have provided implementation and good practice guidance:
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Sixth day of exclusion guidance for schools, including PRUs (revised April 2007)
As a result of the regional workshops we held on providing education for excluded pupils from day six of their exclusion, we have produced a Q & A document with some of the key issues which were raised.
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: 26 November 2007
