Hardcopies of this new Guidance are now available.
The new guidance is clearly laid out and accessible. The bullet points below highlight the main areas of change.
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Parents have the right of representation to the Governors Discipline Committee for all exclusions
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For exclusions between 6 and 15 days a meeting of the Governors Disciplinary Committee must be held between 6 and 50 days only at parents request.
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Additional information that must be included in letters to parents for all exclusions.
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Model letters reflecting all changes are provided in the New Guidance.
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Clarification around lunchtime exclusions now count as ½ day.
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Local Authority representative to attend longer fixed term exclusion - 15 days or more - and all permanents.
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Clarification on Drug related issues.
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New Guidance on Independent Appeal Panels.
