Overview of Learning
This session will provide statutory guidance relating to processes and procedures for the fixed term suspension or permanent exclusion of pupils and young people, and the support processes within the Local Authority. By the end of this session, you will:
- Be aware of local protocols in relation to suspension and exclusions
- Be aware of the statutory guidance for governors and trustees serving on panels reviewing the school leader’s decision to suspend or permanently exclude a pupil or young person
- Be equipped to provide appropriate challenge and support at a panel meeting.
Audience:
All governors, trustees and local governors of schools and academies, particularly those serving on the Pupil Discipline committee for Fixed Term Suspension or Permanent Exclusions.
Presenters:
Paula Andrews, Education Access Officer and Kim Aldred, Head of Service, Bolton Behaviour Support Service.
Format:
This course will be a recorded video session. This will be released to you on the date advertised, or at the time of booking, and available to view via the secure Bolton Governance Gateway website. Notification will be made via email. You can view the recording at your leisure after this date.
Pricing
Fees for this session are payable via the school budget and not by individual members of the governing board. If your governing board has signed up to the Governance Training Service Level Agreement, sessions are free of charge. Governors of governing boards who have not signed up to the Governance Training Service Level Agreement may attend for a fee of £98 per session.