Testimonial 6
Richard Oldershaw
September 17, 2025
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Your Rights
The Law
Introduction
Introduction to school exclusion
Behaviour in schools
Alternatives to exclusion
Vulnerable pupils
Education records
Informal or unofficial exclusions
Exclusion: First steps
Exclusion: Alternative education
Exclusion: Governing board stage
Exclusion: Independent Review Panel stage
Exclusion: Governing board reconsideration
Exclusion: Discrimination claims and the Ombudsman
Step-by-step
Introduction
Advocating on behalf of a family
Finding an alternative to school exclusion
Information and evidence gathering
Preparing written arguments for the governing board hearing
Attending the governing board hearing
Deciding whether to request an Independent Review Panel
Preparing written arguments for the Independent Review Panel
Attending the Independent Review Panel
After the Independent Review Panel
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