Exclusions Policy
At Corbridge Middle School, we understand that good behaviour and discipline is essential for promoting a high quality education.
Amongst other disciplinary sanctions, the school recognises that exclusion of pupils may be necessary where there has been a serious breach, or consistent breaches, of the school’s Behaviour and Motivation Policy. Excluding a pupil may also be required in instances where allowing the pupil to remain in school would be damaging to the education and welfare of themselves or others; in all cases, excluding pupils should only be used as a means of last resort.
The school has created this policy to clearly define the legal responsibilities of the headteacher, governing board and LA when responding to pupil exclusions, to ensure that they are dealt with both fairly and lawfully, and in line with DfE statutory guidance.
This policy also aims to secure a pupil’s right to an education despite having been excluded, by ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Amongst other disciplinary sanctions, the school recognises that exclusion of pupils may be necessary where there has been a serious breach, or consistent breaches, of the school’s Behaviour and Motivation Policy. Excluding a pupil may also be required in instances where allowing the pupil to remain in school would be damaging to the education and welfare of themselves or others; in all cases, excluding pupils should only be used as a means of last resort.
The school has created this policy to clearly define the legal responsibilities of the headteacher, governing board and LA when responding to pupil exclusions, to ensure that they are dealt with both fairly and lawfully, and in line with DfE statutory guidance.
This policy also aims to secure a pupil’s right to an education despite having been excluded, by ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place.
