School exclusion
This page provides information about when a child can be excluded and the obligations of the school to review an exclusion and the right to appeal an exclusion.
This page provides information about when a child can be excluded and the obligations of the school to review an exclusion and the right to appeal an exclusion.
This page explains the circumstances in which a school can agree with a pupil and their parents/carers for the pupil to move schools or change their educational programme. It explains what this will involve and what might be included in a managed move agreement.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre’s School Exclusions Hub is an online resource for professionals, advocates, charities, and community groups that assist families in appealing school exclusion
This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to provide education for children out of school because of exclusion, illness or other reasons.
It is an important right that every child has access to a suitable education but unfortunately, they don’t always receive the support that they need.
This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to deal with complaints against a school or teacher and how the complaint can be escalated to higher authorities.
This page outlines the power a school has to direct a pupil off-site to receive alternative educational provision in order to improve their behaviour. Introduction
The Children Act 1989 places a legal duty on Local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of looked after children. This duty extends to promoting the child’s educational achievement and this information page will seek to explore the specific duties placed on Local Authorities in relation to the education of a looked after child.
This page describes the different types of schools in the UK and how they are funded and managed. It explains the difference between maintained schools, academies, free schools and independent schools.
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