Contestarea excluderii din școală
Cum să contestați o excludere permanentă sau temporară din școală.
Prezentare generală
If your child has been excluded from school, whether for a fixed period (suspension) or permanently (expulsion), you have the right to challenge the decision. The process differs depending on the type and length of exclusion. Permanent exclusions can be reviewed by an Independent Review Panel (IRP).
Cine poate folosi acest proces
- Your child has been suspended or permanently excluded from a maintained school or academy
- You are the parent or person with parental responsibility
Proces pas cu pas
Receive the Exclusion Letter
The headteacher must inform you in writing of the exclusion, the reasons, how long it lasts, and your right to make representations. For permanent exclusions, the letter must explain the review process.
Make Representations to the Governing Board
For permanent exclusions and suspensions totalling more than 5 days in a term, you can make representations to the school's governing board (or the academy trust's responsible body). The board must meet within 15 school days of a permanent exclusion.
- Put your representations in writing and bring supporting evidence
- You can bring a friend or representative
Governing Board Decision
The governing board can uphold the exclusion or direct the headteacher to reinstate the pupil. They must consider whether the exclusion was lawful, procedurally fair, and proportionate.
Request an Independent Review Panel (IRP)
If the governing board upholds a permanent exclusion, you can request a review by an IRP within 15 school days. The IRP can uphold the decision, recommend reconsideration, or quash the decision. You may also request a SEN expert if your child has special educational needs.
- The IRP cannot direct reinstatement but can quash the decision, requiring the governing board to reconsider
Costuri
Avertismente importante
Time limits are very tight — you typically have 15 school days to request an IRP.
Schools must continue to provide education from the sixth day of any exclusion.
Informal or unofficial exclusions (e.g., sending a child home to 'cool off') are unlawful.