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Exclusions: what governing boards need to know

Governing Matters
04/06/2025

In this Governing Matters article, Deiniol Sandford, NGA senior advice officer, sets out how governing boards can meet their statutory responsibilities on exclusions while supporting a fair and equitable school culture.

The article covers:

  • How to prepare if you're part of an exclusion panel
  • Questions to ask when reviewing the headteacher's decision to exclude
  • How governing boards monitor behaviour, suspensions and exclusions
  • Interrogating exclusions data

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