If your child is excluded from school, the headteacher will tell you whether the exclusion is a ‘suspension’ (the number of days will be specified) or permanent exclusion (your child has been expelled) and the reasons for the suspension or permanent exclusion. You will be told how to put your views forward (representations) to the governing board (if child suspended) or told of your right to appeal (if child permanently excluded).

Guides giving information on procedures for parents whose children are facing suspension or permanent exclusion can be viewed below:

Primary School

• Primary SUSPENSION leaflet 2022-2023
• Primary PERMANENT exclusion leaflet 2022-2023

Secondary School

• Secondary SUSPENSION leaflet 2022-2023
• Secondary PERMANENT exclusion leaflet 2022-2023