School Exclusion Solicitors Wolverhampton

Under the Education Act (2002), a head teacher in England or Wales has the authority to exclude a pupil whose behaviour does not meet the expected standards of conduct.

Exclusion from school should always be treated as a last resort. Schools must follow specific procedures set out by the Welsh Government and the Department for Education. If these procedures are not properly observed, any appeal against the exclusion may succeed on the grounds of a procedural breach.

When a pupil is suspended, the school is legally required to provide and mark homework for the first five school days of the exclusion. If the exclusion continues beyond five days, the school must arrange suitable alternative education from the sixth school day onwards. Parents should be informed of these new arrangements and must ensure their child attends.

During the initial five days of exclusion, parents are responsible for ensuring their child is not present in a public place during school hours. If an excluded pupil is found in a public place or on school premises during this period, the parent may commit a criminal offence and face prosecution or a fine issued by the Local Education Authority.

Our specialist Wolverhampton School Exclusion Solicitors can assess whether the school has followed the correct procedures and advise where errors may have occurred.

At HCB Solicitors, our experienced education law team has a strong record of achieving justice for families affected by school exclusions. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the decision and challenge any exclusion that appears to be unlawful, discriminatory, or procedurally flawed.

For initial advice about a school exclusion, please contact our London solicitors on 0333 202 7175, or complete our online enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch.