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Exclusions flowchart

1 Decision made to exclude pupil

The decision is made to exclude the pupil.

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2 Notify parents

The pupil's parents must be notified without delay.

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3 Will exclusion result in pupil missing public exam or National Curriculum test? Is the father on the birth certificate?

Will exclusion result in pupil missing public exam or National Curriculum test?

Yes/No 3

4 Governing body must consider reinstatement

Governing body must consider reinstatement. Must take reasonable steps to meet before the date of examination. Where this is not possible, the chair may consider reinstatement independently.
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5 Is the exclusion permanent?

Is the exclusion permanent?
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6 Governing body legally required

Governing body legally required to convene a meeting to consider reinstatement within 15 days
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7 Will exclusion take the pupil's total days

Will exclusion take the pupil's total days above 15 for the term?
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8 Governing body legally required

Governing body legally required to convene a meeting to consider reinstatement within 15 days
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9 Will exclusion take the pupil's total days

Will exclusion take the pupil's total days above 5 but below 15 for the term?
Yes/No 9

10 Have the pupil's parents requested

Have the pupil's parents requested reconsideration of the exclusion?
Yes/No 10

11 Governing body must consider representations

Governing body must consider representations by parents, but not required to consider exclusion and cannot direct reinstatement.

12 Governing body legally required

Governing body legally required to convene a meeting to consider reinstatement within 50 days
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13 Governing body not required

Governing body not required to consider exclusion and cannot direct reinstatement

14 Considerations on exclusions by governing body

Considerations on exclusions by governing body
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15 Decision to exclude upheld?

Decision to exclude upheld?
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16 Outcome of consideration to be recorded

Outcome of consideration to be recorded on pupil's educational record. Parents, headteacher, and LA to be notified of decision, and parents informed of their rights to ask for a decision to be reviewed by an independent review panel.
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17 Governing body directs reinstatement

Governing body directs reinstatement of pupil immediately or on a particular date.
Exclusion process complete.

18 Has parent requested a review

Has parent requested a review of the decision within 15 school days of being notified?
Yes/No 18

19 Governing body directs reinstatement

Independent review panel to be appointed by LA (maintained schools) or Academy Trust (academies) and conduct hearing.
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20 Headteacher to remove pupil's name from school

Headteacher to remove pupil's name from school admissions register 15 days after notification if no application has been made for an independent review panel, or immediately if parent has stated in writing that no such application will be made.
Exclusion process complete

21 Decision to exclude upheld?

Decision to exclude upheld?
Yes/No 21

22 Decision is binding

Decision is binding. Panel to notify all parties including LA of decision and reasons for it immediately.
Exclusion process complete.

23 Governing body must reconvene

Governing body must reconvene within 10 days to reconsider exclusion
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24 Governing body can choose whether to reconsider

Governing body can choose whether to reconsider. Panel has no power to order payment or readjustment of school's budget. Governing body to notify all parties of decision and reason for it immediately.
Exclusion process complete

25 Decision to exclude upheld by governing body?

Decision to exclude upheld by governing body?
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26 Governing body does not offer to reinstate pupil

Governing body does not offer to reinstate pupil. LA may make adjustment to school's budget or require payment of £4000 to be paid within 28 days. Governing body must comply with any direction to make a note of pupil's educational record. All parties to be notified of decision immediately.
Exclusion process complete.

27 Governing body offers to reinstate pupil

Governing body offers to reinstate pupil within 10 school days. Parties to be notified. No budget readjustment or payment to be made.
Exclusion process complete.
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