Exclusions: notifying parents, governors and the LA
Following a permanent exclusion or suspension (fixed-term exclusion), understand what you need to tell whom, and in what order. Download our template letters to get the necessary information to parents ASAP and find out who's responsible for arranging education for pupils who have been excluded.
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What to do immediately
Inform the parents about it
The headteacher must do this, ideally in person or over the phone (where doing so wouldn’t slow things down). This will also give you the chance to answer parents' questions and address any concerns.
You must tell parents:
- How long their child is being excluded for
- The reason(s) for the exclusion
Give the parents key information in writing
You must also give the parents certain information in writing, without delay. Download and adapt our template letter to help you:
It covers the information you’re required and advised to include. For reference:
The reason(s) for the exclusion The period of a suspension (fixed-term exclusion) or, for a permanent exclusion, the fact that it is permanent Parents’ right to make representations about the exclusion to the governing board and how the pupil may be involved
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