

Updated the exclusion review process and included non-statutory annexes for headteachers and parents.

Updated the guidance on changes to the school exclusion process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including changes to the exclusions process from 25 September 2020, clarification on the conditions for virtual governing boards and review panels and procedural guidance on virtual meetings.Īdded guidance on changes to school exclusions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated the guidance on changes to the school exclusion process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to highlight changes to the exclusions process from 25 September 2020. Updated 'Changes to the school suspension and expulsion process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak' to highlight the changes from 25 March 2021. Updated, 'Changes to the school suspension and permanent exclusion process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak', including the continuation of the use of remote access technology.Īmended mentions of the word 'expulsion(s)' to 'permanent exclusion(s)'. Returning the number of days which must be allowed to raise an application for an independent review to 15 days.

Removed guidance on changes to the school suspension and permanent exclusion process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as it has been withdrawn. We have also included a link in paragraph 75 to find details of local services.Īdded 'Suspension and permanent exclusion guidance 2022' and updated further resources.
PERSISTENT AIM DEFINITION UPDATE
Changes to this version include an update to paragraph 104 to make it clear that only suspensions have a time limit and that the governing board is not required to arrange a meeting with parents. Replaced 'Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement' with a new version. Removed 'Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England 2017' as it no longer applies. This guidance comes into force from 1 September 2023. Added updated guidance on 'Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement'.
