This article is about removing pupils from the classroom to a isolation or removal location for a limited amount of time where they can still receive educational provision. This is sometimes known as 'internal exclusion' or 'pupil isolation'.
It's not the same as:
- Asking a pupil to step outside the classroom for a conversation or a quick word with a teacher
- Separating a pupil for sensory or non-disciplinary reasons, as might be the case with some pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
Any school can use pupil removals, though it is more common in secondary schools. You should only use removal if you have a suitable removal location – if you don't, consider alternative behaviour management techniques.
It’s important to have a clear and consistent approach to removals, including who will be responsible for certain decisions and actions, and to make sure that staff
