New local multi-agency panel to tackle permanent exclusions

The Fair Access Protocol (FAP) & Assessment Gateway is a newly formed multi-agency panel which facilitates partnership working between schools and the LA to implement the FAP and to prevent permanent primary exclusions.

Representation on the panel is comprised of a headteacher from each of the local consortia groups.

1. Primary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

• The Primary MOU with the Specialist Teaching Service (STS) is no longer in action as from 1 September 2019.
• Historically, the Primary MOU supported students (without an EHCP) who were at risk of permanent exclusion or had been permanently excluded.
• All traded STS services continue.

2. Fair Access Protocol (FAP)

• The FAP that was consulted on in May 2019 has now been successfully ratified at Cabinet. 
• You can access the revised Fair Access Protocol here. 
• Please find a copy of the exceptional circumstances form here.

 3. Fair Access Protocol (FAP) and Assessment Gateway

• The new FAP protocol and Assessment Gateway will be in place from 1 September 2019 and will be implemented and managed in line with the processes as set out in the terms of reference (see below).
• You can view the terms of reference for the FAP Assessment Gateway Panel here. This includes a helpful flow chart setting out the referral process.
• Primary schools must use this form to make referrals into the FAP and Assessment Gateway.

4. Key contacts

• STS Area Managers should be your first port of call for advice for pupils at risk if exclusion
• All referrals into the Assessment Gateway are to be made to Jamie Goodall-Barber at the following email address: JamieGoodall-Barber@warwickshire.gov.uk

Please watch out over the coming weeks for updates on:

• The W-code project
• Ethical Leadership
• Developments in primary alternative provision options