
Exclusion in other Education Settings
(FE colleges, independent schools, non-maintained special schools, schools registered under s.41 children & Families Act 2014)
- The law and guidance discussed in our exclusion section do not apply
- Exclusion will be determined according to the setting’s own behaviour policies – the setting should make these available to you
- It may also be covered in the terms of any contract with the setting – contract law
- Duties under Equality Act 2010 do apply – including the requirement to make reasonable adjustments to policies and/or the use of auxiliary aids for an individual pupil.
Also in this section:
Exclusions and Suspensions
Information to help guide you around suspensions and exclusions
Suspensions
Guidance around suspensions.
Permanent Exclusions
Guidance around permanent exclusions.
Unlawful Exclusions
Guidance on informal or unofficial exclusions.
Exclusions Frequently Asked Questions
Parents & Carers Frequently Asked Questions around suspensions & exclusions
Off Site Direction
Maintained schools can send their pupils off-site for education to improve their behaviour for a time limited period.
Alternative Provision
The legal duty (section 19) for the local authority to secure suitable, full-time alternative education or otherwise than at school for those children of compulsory school age
Managed Moves
A managed move is an agreement made between parent, child and school and leads to the transfer of a pupil to another mainstream school permanently.
What Can You Do if You Don’t Agree with an Exclusion
Guidance on preparing your representation to the governors, Independent Review Panels and Disability Discrimination.
Governing Body Duties
Governing body duties to consider around exclusions and suspensions
Supporting Challenging Behaviour
Guidance on how to support challenging behaviour at school and at home.
Independent Review Panel
Guidance of preparing for an Independent Review Panel
Disability Discrimination
Guidance on how to make a claim around disability discrimination under the Equality Action 2010