School Suspensions and Exclusions

The School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions guidance details the legal responsibilities for those who suspend (fixed period exclusion) and permanently exclude pupils from educational settings, including:

• headteachers
• local authorities
• governing bodies
• academy trusts
• independent review panel members
• independent review panel clerks
• special educational needs experts

It governs the exclusion of pupils from:

• local-authority-maintained schools
• academies and free schools
• pupil referral units

Statutory guidance sets out what schools and local authorities must do to comply with the law.

Wakefield School Exclusion Team 

To find out more about school suspensions and exclusions, visit School exclusions - Wakefield Council. You will find information about the difference between suspension and permanent exclusion, and the role of the Wakefield School Inclusion Team.

Exclusion Helpline: 01924 307319

Email: exclusions@wakefield.gov.uk

Useful Information

Guidance on the suspension and permanent exclusion of pupils from local-authority-maintained schools, academies and pupil referal units - School suspensions and permanent exclusions - GOV.UK

A guide for parents on school behaviour and exclusion - GOV.UK