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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Getting temporary education put in place
Children out of school

Children who have not been excluded may be out of school because of illness, school refusal, or lack of a school place.
Children who do not have a school place

At the start of a new school year, far too many children with SEND are without a school to attend.
Illness

Under section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014, schools, Academies and PRUs “must make arrangements for supporting pupils at the school with medical conditions”.

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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