Suspension (Fixed Period Exclusion)

Where a pupil is temporarily removed from the school. A pupil may be suspended for one or more fixed periods up to a maximum of 45 school days in a single academic year, and it does not have to be a continuous period. Lunchtime suspensions are counted as half day suspensions. If a child is receiving free school meals these must still be provided.

Any suspension from school can have serious implications for a pupil and should only be used as a last resort. Before deciding to suspend, the school must have tried all other methods of help to support your child in school.

During the first 5 days you as parents are responsible for your child’s whereabouts. You must make sure that your child is not in a public place without reasonable justification during school hours. You could be prosecuted if your child is found in a public place when they’re not supposed to be.