It should be noted that the Local Authority has no role in exclusions from schools that have converted to Academies. Academies must make their own arrangements for any hearing by Governors and for any independent appeal against the Governors decision. However, parents/carers can still access support from the Parent Partnership Service.
Fomal exclusion from school can have a big impact on young people and their families.
Information and advice on exclusion is available from:
Department for Education
DirectGov
Advice for parents on what to do if their children have been excluded is available from:
Exclusion Advice line: 0808 800 0327
Exclusion Information Line: 020 7704 9822 (24 hour answer phone)
- The Parent Partnership Service offers impartial and confidential support to the parents of children and young people aged 0-19 when a child or young person has either been permanently excluded or fixed term excluded sufficiently to be called to a Governor's meeting.
The Parent Partnership Service can be contacted by telephone on: 01225 394382 or by email: parent_partnershipservice@bathnes.gov.uk