suspension – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk Children's Rights Change Children's Lives Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:37:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-icon_v1-32x32.png suspension – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk 32 32 Can I appeal my suspension? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-i-appeal-my-suspension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-appeal-my-suspension Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:48:52 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1568 There is no right of appeal for either you or your parents/carers against a school’s decision to suspend you. However, if the Principal and Board of Governors have failed to follow the school’s policy and procedures relating to suspension, or the decision to suspend is unreasonable or unlawful, then it is possible to challenge the decision by way of a judicial review in the High Court.

If a challenge is successful then the Board of Governors of the school may be directed to remove the suspension from your school records.

If you think you have been suspended unfairly then you should contact the Children’s Law Centre on 08088085678 or email: chalky@childrenslawcentre.org for advice.

]]> Do I still have to do school work while suspended? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/do-i-still-have-to-do-school-work-while-suspended/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-i-still-have-to-do-school-work-while-suspended Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:47:50 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1566 Your school must provide you with suitable education while you are suspended. They may arrange for the collection of notes or homework at the school office and you would have to complete this work in your own time. If you are out of school for a long time then home tuition may be provided through the Education Authority.

]]> Will the school tell my parents that I have been suspended? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/will-the-school-tell-my-parents-that-i-have-been-suspended/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-the-school-tell-my-parents-that-i-have-been-suspended Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:46:11 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1562 When you are suspended, the Principal must write to your parents/carers immediately. They must also write to the Education Authority and the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, or if it is a Catholic Council Maintained School (CCMS), the local diocesan office, and give reasons for your suspension.

The Principal should also invite your parents/carers to the school to discuss the suspension.

If the Principal decides to extend your suspension they must again write to your parents/carers.

]]> What is the maximum amount of days I can be suspended for? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-days-i-can-be-suspended-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-days-i-can-be-suspended-for Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:45:16 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1560 You cannot be suspended from school for any more than 45 days in one school year.

]]> How long can a suspension last? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/how-long-can-a-suspension-last/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-can-a-suspension-last Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:42:06 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1558 If you are being suspended for the first time then this suspension can last no more than 5 school days.

After this, the Principal can suspend you for a longer period by getting the approval of the Board of Governors. If the Principal decides to extend your suspension they must again write to your parents/carers.

]]> Who can suspend me from school? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/who-can-suspend-me-from-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-can-suspend-me-from-school Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:40:20 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1556 You can only be suspended by the Principal or someone acting in the place of the Principal.

]]> What should I do if I am suspended from school? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-should-i-do-if-i-am-suspended-from-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-should-i-do-if-i-am-suspended-from-school Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:38:42 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1554 You should always ask your school to put you in touch with an Education Welfare Officer if you are suspended or excluded from school. The rules can be slightly different depending on what type of school you attend. Your local Education Authority will be able to advise you on this.

]]> I feel like I have been unfairly suspended, what can I do? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/i-feel-like-i-have-been-unfairly-suspended-what-can-i-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-feel-like-i-have-been-unfairly-suspended-what-can-i-do Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:36:48 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=1551 Every school must have a written policy and procedures for suspensions. You or your parents/carers can ask to see these and you can go through them to see whether the procedure has been correctly followed.

If you think the procedure has not been correctly followed then you can make a complaint to the school and the Board of Governors.  

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