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Finding an alternative to school exclusion

This guide sets out alternatives to school exclusion and provides resources to support requests for the headteacher to cancel the exclusion, arrange a managed move, or issue an off-site direction.
To learn more about the legal position behind this guide, see our page on Alternatives to exclusion

Steps in this guide

1
Contacting the local authority exclusions officer
2
Cancelling an exclusion
3
Managed Moves, Off-Site Direction, and Elective Home Education
4
Timing of the governing board hearing
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The information on this page is correct at the time of writing, 12 Sep, 2025.

The Information on the Hub is provided free of charge for informational purposes only. It is not intended, nor should it be construed or relied on, as legal advice. It relates to school exclusion in England only and may not be fully accurate or up-to-date at the time of reading. Coram cannot be held responsible for any changes to the law that may make it outdated.