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Exclusion

When is it appropriate to exclude a pupil from school? What are the procedures for dealing with appeals? How does a head teacher communicate effectively with parents in such difficult circumstances? Find out about exclusion issues.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /exclusion/

More general guidance on the exclusion of pupils can also be found in the same section of TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/behaviour/exclusion/guidance /

The web-based training pack for clerks and chairs of Governors' Discipline Committees and Independent Appeal Panels is a valuable tool in ensuring exclusion is applied correctly.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/behaviour/exclusion/gettingi tright/

See a general introduction for governors about pupil exclusion.
http://www.governornet.co.uk /cropArticle.cfm?CFID=12211833&CFTOKEN=16 227035&topicAreaId=3&contentId=297&mode=b g

If you require information about exclusion appeal panels, an exclusion appeal training pack is available.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/behaviour/exclusion/appealtr ainingpack_/

The publication Guidance on the Education-related provisions in the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 covers truancy and exclusion and can be downloaded from the Online Publications site. 
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=produ ctdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId =DfES%2f0234%2f2004&

Improving Behaviour and Attendance: Guidance on Exclusion from Schools and Pupil Referral Units is available to download from the Department's online publications. A full synopsis is also available.
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=produ ctdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId =DfES+0087+2003