This stage of the School Exclusions Hub covers challenges at the governing board hearing, including preparing arguments and attending the hearing.
- For directions on preparing a set of arguments for the governing board, read the Step-by-Step Guide: Preparing written arguments for the governing board hearing
- For information on the law and practice that provides headteachers with the power to exclude someone, and the limits on that power, read the Quick Guide: The headteacher’s power to exclude
The governing board hearing will go ahead regardless of whether the family decides to attend it. It is helpful to attend the panel to make oral arguments and take the opportunity to ask questions of the headteacher and other school staff.
- For directions on attending the governing board hearing, read the Step-by-Step Guide: Attending the governing board hearing
- For information on the law and practice of the governing board hearing, read the Quick Guide: The governing board hearing
