This section contains information about the instances when the exclusion of a pupil from school is appropriate, and the procedures the school must follow. You can also find links to further guidance and training materials.
Exclusion
Consultation on exclusion guidance
Information on independent review panels, which will replace independent appeal panels from September 2012, and will consider the decision of a governing body or management committee to uphold a permanent exclusion from a maintained school or pupil referral unit.
General article 20 February 2012
School exclusion trial 2011-14
Information about a three-year trial which will see 300 schools take responsibility for ensuring that permanently excluded pupils continue to receive a good education.
General article 19 December 2011
Questions and answers about the school exclusion trial
Frequently asked questions about the school exclusion trial.
FAQ 11 November 2011
Exclusion guidance
There is a wealth of information on exclusions available for schools to download here.
General article 06 October 2011
Exclusion data
Links to the Department's research and statistics gateway where data on exclusions are held.
General article 23 August 2011
Black and minority ethnic exclusions
Information about the project run by the Department in 2007-8 on reducing exclusions of black Caribbean and mixed race Caribbean pupils.
General article 07 April 2011
Independent appeal panels
A comprehensive list of the legislation that independent appeal panels must adhere to.
General article 07 April 2011
Exclusion flowcharts
Here you can download flowcharts detailing the processes involved in the exclusion process.
General article 07 April 2011
Managing and eliminating unofficial exclusion
The Department's latest exclusions guidance gives an unequivocal message that unofficial exclusions are illegal and should not take place.
General article 06 April 2011
