Permanent Exclusion

Permanent exclusion from school

Schools should only use exclusion as a last resort, and schools must be able to evidence the support put in place to avoid exclusion. If the school is to issue a permanent exclusion, they should inform the parents or carers as soon as the decision is made and the child's PEP Lead. 

Every effort should be made to avoid permanently excluding a pupil with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), Special Educational Need or a child who is looked after. Schools should contact the Local Authority or the Virtual School as soon as they feel a child is at risk of exclusion. 

When a permanent exclusion happens

If a pupil is permanently excluded, the school must provide work for the first five days and notify the LA. From the sixth school day, the Local Authority where the parent or carer lives will put full-time education in place for the child, known as the Sixth Day Provision.

Schools must hold a Pupil Discipline Meeting (PDC) within 15 school days of a Permanent Exclusion for governors to decide if the Head teacher's decision is lawful, reasonable and fair. Schools should give particular consideration to the fair treatment of pupils from groups who are vulnerable to exclusion.

Parents and carers have 15 days to appeal and ask for an Independent Review Panel if a permanent exclusion is upheld. The Local Authority can give advice and guidance at all stages of the exclusion process.

Whilst this process takes place, parents and carers can apply for another school place, but the child should attend the place provided by the Local Authority until they are on roll at a new school. 

For any information and advice email exclusions@trafford.gov.uk.