Philip Wood, senior associate at Browne Jacobson and MAT chair, provides key advice for boards when handling the suspension or exclusion of pupils with SEND.
This Governing Matters article explores:
- understanding whether a pupil has a SEN or disability
- whether there may be a link between the pupil's behaviour and their disability
- the proportionality of the headteacher's decision to suspend or exclude
- considering the reasonable adjustments made
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