A school may impose a variety of sanctions on pupils in response to incidents of poor behaviour. Permanent exclusion is the most serious sanction a headteacher may impose.
A school may decide to exclude a student for a variety of reasons, including:
- “Persistent disruptive behaviour”
- Physical assault
- Incidents involving drugs and alcohol
- Possessing of a ‘prohibited item’
- Sexual misconduct
- School property damage
A headteacher ought to make sure that an extensive and impartial inquiry is conducted and be sure that exclusion is only used as a “last resort.”
A decision to expel a student can be reviewed and contested through the following process:
- Governing Board: Parents should be given the chance to present their argument against the headteacher’s decision.
- Independent Review/Appeal Panel: If the governing body agrees with the headteacher, parents can request that the decision be reviewed by an independent panel.
In addition to the options listed above, the following may be available:
- Disability discrimination – SEND Tribunal/Education Tribunal for Wales
- Judicial Review – High Court
Our professional school exclusion lawyers can assist you at every stage of the process. Parents are given the opportunity to ask questions at the hearings, so knowing what questions to ask both the headteacher and the governors is critical.
Our permanent exclusion solicitors have handled exclusions in both England and Wales, so are experienced in dealing with these types of cases.
Permanent Exclusion Appeals
A school may impose a variety of sanctions on pupils in response to incidents of poor behaviour. Permanent exclusion is the most serious sanction a headteacher may impose.
A school may decide to exclude a student for a variety of reasons, including:
- “Persistent disruptive behaviour”
- Physical assault
- Incidents involving drugs and alcohol
- Possessing of a ‘prohibited item’
- Sexual misconduct
- School property damage
A headteacher ought to make sure that an extensive and impartial inquiry is conducted and be sure that exclusion is only used as a “last resort.”
A decision to expel a student can be reviewed and contested through the following process:
- Governing Board: Parents should be given the chance to present their argument against the headteacher’s decision.
- Independent Review/Appeal Panel: If the governing body agrees with the headteacher, parents can request that the decision be reviewed by an independent panel.
In addition to the options listed above, the following may be available:
- Disability discrimination – SEND Tribunal/Education Tribunal for Wales
- Judicial Review – High Court
Our professional school exclusion lawyers can assist you at every stage of the process. Parents are given the opportunity to ask questions at the hearings, so knowing what questions to ask both the headteacher and the governors is critical.
Our permanent exclusion solicitors have handled exclusions in both England and Wales, so are experienced in dealing with these types of cases.
