Notification of Suspensions and Exclusions

A reminder to all schools about the Statutory Duty around notifying the Local Authority on Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions.

All schools MUST notify the Local Authority on all suspensions and exclusions, these notifications should be sent to the Exclusions Inbox (exclusions@warwickshire.gov.uk )

All permanent exclusions must be notified to the Local Authority on day 1 in order for 6th day provision to be organised. All permanent exclusions should be accompanied by a LIF detailing relevant and detailed information pertaining to the CYP in support of accurate information sharing. We advise that the LIF is completed by someone who knows the CYP well and all the relevant factual information is included.

All schools and WCC in line with guidance must inform parents/carers about the process of exclusion and where they can access free legal advice. To support schools, working alongside families, the following resource has been coproduced between Warwickshire Parent/Carer Voice, Warwick University Law Students, Bailey Wright and Co, and Warwickshire County Council We advise that schools send this film out to help support parents/carers through the process.

WCC will be sharing this film with any parent/carer whose child is suspended or excluded.