School Exclusions and Exclusion Appeals Training - Education Law and Guidance

Develop your understanding of school exclusions and exclusion appeals procedures and processes - including the changes resulting from the Education Act 2011. This course provides up-to-date information on legislation and guidance. We look at the impact of human rights and equality legislation, as well as case law and Ombudsman/Adjudicator decisions.

We typically cover the following areas during a full day of 'Exclusions and Exclusion Appeals' training:

Head's decision to exclude:

Removal from school site or exclusion
Serious breach and serious harm
Normally last resort or exceptional circumstances
Drugs incidents
Factors to consider
Standard of proof
Inappropriate to exclude
Length of exclusion
Vulnerable groups

Equality and fairness:

Context; statistics

Sources of law and guidance

Fairness

Fair hearings

Natural justice, human rights

Equality Act 2010

Disability discrimination

Education Act 2011

Appeal/Review Process:

Governing Body (GB)Õs role
Independent Appeal Panel (IAP) deliberation
Introduction of new Independent Review Panels in 2012

We hold this course as part of our public Training Seminars programme each academic term. Please see Training Seminars for more information.

We are also able to offer this course as Tailored In-House Training, adapted to local issues and your specifications, delivered at your convenience. Please see Tailored Training for more information

Please contact ACE Training by telephone on 020 7697 1140, or email training@ace-ed.org.uk if you would like any further information.