education – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk Children's Rights Change Children's Lives Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:10:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-icon_v1-32x32.png education – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk 32 32 I find it hard to complete school work on time due to my carer’s duties. What support can I get in school? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/i-find-it-hard-to-complete-school-work-on-time-due-to-my-carers-duties-what-support-can-i-get-in-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-find-it-hard-to-complete-school-work-on-time-due-to-my-carers-duties-what-support-can-i-get-in-school Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:10:30 +0000 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=4602 You should not be punished in school if you are struggling due to your duties as a carer. If you are having trouble with school or homework, you can ask your teachers for support.

The Education Authority (EA) has produced a booklet to help teachers understand young carers and the support that you might need – you can view it here.

The guidance from the EA explains many ways that your school can help you, some examples include:

•            putting you in touch with your local young carers service

•            arranging a young carers worker to talk to you

•            delivering a lesson about young carers at your school

]]> My school policy states no mobile phones during school hours, but I need to stay in contact with the person I care for. What can I do? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/my-school-policy-states-no-mobile-phones-during-school-hours-but-i-need-to-stay-in-contact-with-the-person-i-care-for-what-can-i-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-school-policy-states-no-mobile-phones-during-school-hours-but-i-need-to-stay-in-contact-with-the-person-i-care-for-what-can-i-do Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:08:48 +0000 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=4600 You should speak to a teacher that you trust to check if your school would allow you to use a telephone at break and lunchtime so you can check on the person that you are caring for.

]]> Do I have to tell my school/teachers that I am a young carer? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/do-i-have-to-tell-my-school-teachers-that-i-am-a-young-carer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-i-have-to-tell-my-school-teachers-that-i-am-a-young-carer Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:05:50 +0000 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=4598 You do not have to tell your school; however, it might help to be honest about your home situation as you may be able to get extra help and support in school.

There should be a designated person who you can talk to about being a carer in school. If you aren’t sure who this person is, you could try speaking to a teacher that you trust. You can ask them to let all of your teachers and any other relevant staff members know that you are a young carer so you don’t need to explain this over and over again to different people.

All school staff should make sure that any information you tell them is confidential (this means to keep your information private and to only share with others if it is necessary) to protect your privacy and dignity (this means to be valued and respected).

]]> What will the Expulsions Appeal Tribunal consider? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-will-the-expulsions-appeal-tribunal-consider/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-will-the-expulsions-appeal-tribunal-consider Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:03:16 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1587 At the hearing the Expulsions Appeal Tribunal must consider all of the circumstances of the case. In particular the Tribunal will look at the following:

  • Anything presented in writing
  • Anything said by you, your parent/carer, your friend or representative
  • Anything said by the Education Authority and any other people involved in the decision to expel you
  • Whether your school’s procedures for expulsion were properly followed
  • The interests of other pupils and teachers in the school

As soon as possible after the hearing, the decision of the Tribunal is sent in writing to you if you are 18 or over, or to your parents if you are under 18, as well as whoever expelled you.

]]> Do I need a solicitor for an expulsion Tribunal? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/do-i-need-a-solicitor-for-an-expulsion-tribunal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-i-need-a-solicitor-for-an-expulsion-tribunal Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:02:10 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1584 You can bring a representative with you to the appeal hearing to help you put forward your views, however it is not necessary for you to have someone there.

]]> If I make an appeal can I attend the Tribunal? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/if-i-make-an-appeal-can-i-attend-the-tribunal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-i-make-an-appeal-can-i-attend-the-tribunal Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:00:34 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1582 You may attend the Tribunal and speak at the hearing if you wish.

]]> How long do I have to make an appeal against my expulsion? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/how-long-do-i-have-to-make-an-appeal-against-my-expulsion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-do-i-have-to-make-an-appeal-against-my-expulsion Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:56:52 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1580 It is important to act quickly as you must tell the Education Authority that you wish to appeal within 10 days of the date of the letter confirming your expulsion. A parent or pupil wishing to appeal the decision must send the Tribunal the reasons for the appeal in writing.

]]> Can I make an appeal against my expulsion? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-i-make-an-appeal-against-my-expulsion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-make-an-appeal-against-my-expulsion Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:55:37 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1578 Yes, an Appeal can be made to the Education Authority Expulsion Appeal Tribunal for the area in which the school you have been expelled from is located. This must be done by your parents/carers unless you are 18 or over.

]]> What happens when my school have decided to expel me? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-happens-when-my-school-have-decided-to-expel-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happens-when-my-school-have-decided-to-expel-me Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:54:51 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1576 Once a decision is made, the Principal must write immediately to your parent/carer and tell them about their right of appeal against the decision to an independent Expulsion Appeal Tribunal (which is convened by the Education Authority in which the school is located), the time limit set by the Education Authority for lodging an appeal and where the appeal should be lodged.

]]> What will happen before I am expelled? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-will-happen-before-i-am-expelled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-will-happen-before-i-am-expelled Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:53:14 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1574 Before an expulsion can take place there must be a meeting between your parents/carers, the Principal, Chief Executive of the Education Authority and the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. You can ask to attend this meeting if you wish.

You may still be expelled if your parents/carers fail to attend this meeting as they only need to have been invited to attend. This meeting must include a discussion about your future education.

If you go to an Education Authority controlled school, the Principal must prepare papers and send these to the Suspensions and Expulsions Panel of the Education Authority where you go to school. The papers then get sent to a committee called the Committee on the Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils.

If you attend a Catholic Council Maintained School (CCMS), a voluntary school or a grant-maintained school, the Board of Governors of your school makes the final decision about whether you will be expelled.

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