What steps does the school have to take?

No child should be excluded for an indefinite period, or for a non-disciplinary reason, or without formal notice in writing from the head.

What the school must do depends on how long the exclusion is for:

Fixed term for up to 5 days

Fixed term for between 5 and 15 days

Fixed term for over 15 days

Permanent exclusions

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IPSEA responds to the Education Committee’s Special Educational Needs and Disability Inquiry

Our response explains that the Children and Families Act 2014 introduced a framework for supporting children and young people with SEND that requires a holistic approach to meeting their needs
SEND Tribunal – New 48 hour rule for postponement, withdrawal, concede or a consent order requests

From 20 June 2018 until the end of August 2018 the Tribunal is introducing a trial whereby these requests must be made a clear 48 hours before the date of the hearing
Upcoming training events

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Vacancy: Tribunal Support Service Coordinator

We are recruiting for a Tribunal Support Service Coordinator to coordinate IPSEA’s Tribunal Support Service which provides advice and support to parents appealing a decision to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND).

What should I do if my child is excluded?

If your child has been excluded, you should consider what actions you can take to try to get their needs met more effectively and avoid further exclusions in the future
Disability discrimination and exclusions

If a school unfairly excludes a child with a disability, this may amount to disability discrimination
Advice on writing ‘written representations’ to the Governors

Examples and guidance on writing 'written representations' to the Governors
Informal exclusions

Any exclusion of a pupil, even for short periods of time, must be formally recorded
Exclusion of children/young people with SEND from an independent setting or Further Education

These types of education providers will have their own behaviour and exclusion policies

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