Schools - exclusion of pupils

Exclusions

Advice and guidance on exclusions from school.

Advice and guidance to parents and schools on the procedures for fixed term/permanent exclusions by telephone – 020 8379 5501.

When a pupil is excluded from school it can be difficult for parents to know where to get information and advice about the exclusion process.

The Headteacher of a school maintained by a Local Authority can take a decision to exclude a pupil, including pupils above or below compulsory school age, for a fixed period of days or permanently.

The Headteacher may take this action:
• in response to serious breaches of a school’s discipline policy. All schools have a written policy that sets out how pupils are expected to behave.
• where allowing the child to remain in school would seriously harm the education and welfare of the child or others in school.

When a school decides to exclude a child, they will inform the child’s parent/carer and explain the reasons for the exclusion. The Local Authority has produced leaflets that provide further information about exclusions.

Eligibility
All children of school age.

Required Customer Information
Name, address and telephone number of child’s parents and name of school child attends.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Return telephone contact within two working days.

More information about this service

Contact Us

Frequently asked questions

Address:
Enfield Schools Admission Service
PO Box 56
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XQ
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 5501

Minicom:
020 8367 8701

Fax:
020 8379 3334

Opening Hours:
Telephone:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9.00am – 4.30pm
Tuesday & Thursday
1.00pm – 4.30pm
Visiting: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Useful Links

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) 1c Aberdeen Studios
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2DQ

Telephone;
Helpline:
020 7704 9822
General Enquiries:
0808 800 5793

Enfield Parents & Children Community House
311 Fore Street
Edmonton
N9 0PZ

Telephone:
020 8373 6209
(Advice Line – Term Time only)

Department for Education and Skills