This article is based on the following guidance from the DfE:
- School suspensions and exclusions. This guidance applies to all pupils, including those above and below compulsory school age
- Behaviour in schools
Both guidance documents apply to maintained schools, academies (including free schools), alternative provision (AP) academies (including AP free schools), and pupil referral units.
When can we exclude a pupil?
You can only exclude a pupil on serious disciplinary grounds
You should only decide to do this:
- In response to a serious breach (or persistent breaches) of your behaviour policy, and
- Where allowing the pupil to remain in school would risk serious harm to the welfare of staff and pupils, or pupils' education
Only the headteacher