Your child may be excluded from school by the Headteacher for a number of reasons, and for anything from a half-day to permanently. Your child's school will have a behaviour policy setting out the circumstances in which a pupil may be excluded. You will be able to obtain a copy of this policy from the school.

The governors of the school consider exclusions but will only meet specially when:

• the exclusion is for more than 15 days in length;
• if the pupil has exclusions accumulating to more that 15 days in one term;
• if the exclusion is under 15 days and, the parents make representation.

The governors will decide whether or not to uphold the Headteacher's decision. Parents (and the pupil, where appropriate) have a right to attend and be heard at such a meeting, or submit written representations.

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Useful downloads Exclusions guidance 2008 [756kb] Improving behaviour and attendance: guidance on exclusion from schools and Pupil Referral Units Guidance of education related contracts, parenting orders and penalty notices [1Mb] Guidance document   Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Advisory Centre for Education Exclusions Independent advice centre for parents. Assistance is available from their Exclusions Helpline on 0808 8000 327 Department for Education and Skills Exclusions Website Improving behaviour and attendance: guidance on exclusion from schools and pupil referral units. Exclusions - frequently asked questions What happens if my child is excluded from school? Contacts Contact for exclusions angela.calvert@northyorks.gov.... Tel: 01609 532094 Fax: 01609 760425 Full details for Contact for exclusions