Exclusions

Current guidance on the exclusion process can be found on the Government website GOV.UK - School discipline and exclusions

Suspension and permanent exclusion guidance

Start Exclusions form

If you would like advice regarding exclusions, timescales, necessary paperwork regarding the exclusion process or alternative provision please contact the Exclusions Team by calling 01332 642732 or emailing iyfa@derby.gov.uk.

Paperwork from schools regarding exclusions should be sent to iyfa@derby.gov.uk.

• Exclusions form - Out of authority
• Model letter 1 - 5 days or fewer
• ‌Model letter 2‌‌‌ - more than 5 days
• Model letter 3 - more than 15 days
• Model letter 4 - PEX
• Model letter 5 - Pupil living in a different LA
• Model letter 6 - GDM decision for academies
• Model letter 6 - GDM decision for LA schools

Additional documentation for permanent exclusions and long suspensions

These documents are avilable to use following a permanent exclusion or long suspension:

• Head teacher exclusion report template
• Exclusions chronology
• Governors checklist
• IRP checklist
• Clerks exclusion checklist
• Exclusions guide for head teachers 2023
• Head teacher checklist for PEX
• Heads report for persistent disruptive behaviour PEX
• Heads report for single serious incident PEX
• Reintegration meeting template