Pupils with special educational needs (SEN) are sometimes excluded because their needs are not being properly met. When this happens, it might mean the exclusion is not fair or lawful. It could also show that they may have needs which need more investigation and/or help.

If your child has been excluded, whether for a fixed period (also known as suspension) or permanently, think about what can be done to get their needs better met to avoid further exclusions in the future.

The next steps will be different depending on whether your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan or not:

If your child does not have an EHC plan

If your child has an EHC plan