Preparing written arguments for the governing board hearing
This guide helps you prepare a clear, concise, and persuasive set of written arguments for the governing board hearing.
To learn more about the legal position behind this guide, see our page on Exclusion: Governing board stage
Steps in this guide
1
Submissions to the governing board
2
Exclusion for a non-disciplinary reason
3
Permanent exclusion: Threshold criteria
4
Proportionality and impact
5
Fair and thorough investigation
6
The exclusion letter
7
Exclusion extended or converted
8
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
9
Public Sector Equality Duty
10
Discrimination
11
Minority ethnic background
12
Looked-after children and previously looked-after children
13
Exploitation