What to do if you are given a permanent exclusion

A permanent exclusion is where you are told you cannot come back to the school. This is also called being expelled.  There are a number of things the school must do when you are permanently excluded.

The Head Teacher must write immediately explaining that the exclusion is permanent and giving the reason for the exclusion.

The Head must inform the School Governors and the Local Authority. 

What is a School Governor?

The School Governors are responsible for making sure the school provides a good education for all pupils.

The Governors must meet within 15 days of receiving the notice of exclusion. If the exclusion means you will miss an external or National Curriculum exam (e.g. GCSEs or A Levels), they must take reasonable steps to meet before the exam date. You and your parents you have the right to attend the governors meeting.

You have the right to make ‘written representations’ which must be considered by governors. 

We can support you with making written representations to the governors.

If you do not agree the decision of a governing body not to reinstate you, you can ask for this decision to be reviewed by an independent review panel.

We can support with you with an independent review panel.