How we help Get support Exclusion from school What steps does the school have to take? 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