Telling you about a suspension or exclusion

When the school decide to suspend or exclude your child, the headteacher will tell you about it immediately, usually by phone.

They will then send you a letter or email within one school day to confirm the suspension or exclusion. This will include: 

  • whether your child has been suspended or excluded
  • the date it starts and, if it’s a suspension, how long it will last
  • the reasons for it
  • how to challenge the decision with the school governors and the date they’ll meet with you (within 15 school days)
  • the days your child is not allowed in a public place during school hours
  • what arrangements they’ve made to educate your child for the first 5 school days