Suspension and permanent exclusion from school

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 children

• Guide for parents of primary school children facing suspension
• Guide for parents of primary school children facing permanent exclusion (expelled)

Secondary school children

• Guide for parents of secondary school children facing suspension
• Guide for parents of secondary school children facing permanent exclusion (expelled)

View further information about school discipline and exclusions on GOV.UK