This article is based on the DfE’s statutory guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions, applying from 1 September 2022. It is for maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units (PRUs), and also applies to pupils above or below compulsory school age, such as those attending nursery classes or sixth forms.
'Without delay' (as soon as possible) following the decision to suspend or permanently exclude a pupil Notify: Parents Your LA (and a pupil's home LA if they are permanently excluded) The pupil's social worker or virtual school head (VSH), if they have one Your governing board, if it's a: Permanent exclusion Suspension that will result the pupil missing more than 5 days (or more than 10 lunchtimes) in the term Suspension that will result in the pupil missing a public examination or National Curriculum test By the end of the first day of exclusion, where possible Notify parents about alternative provision arrangements Once a term Report to your