Pupil Discipline and Exclusions
Sub Committee
Chair: J. Houston
Vice Chair: M. Jenkins
A Hutchings
Reserve: Z Hughes
Terms of Reference
- To consider the decision of the headteacher to exclude a pupil, in line with the school procedures and Welsh Government guidance;
- To consider reports from the headteacher and parents on matters relating to pupils’ behaviour and discipline;
- To consider representations from parents or pupils, in case of exclusions of five school days or less, and record their considerations on the pupil’s record. The committee cannot direct reinstatement;
- To consider representations from parents in case of exclusions totalling more than five but not more than 15 school days in one term (meeting to be held between the 6th and 50th school day after receiving the notice of exclusion, if the parents or pupil requests it). The meeting may direct reinstatement;
- To consider cases of exclusions totaling more than 15 school days in one term OR a permanent exclusion (meeting to be held between the 6th and 15th school day after receiving the notice of exclusion). The meeting may direct reinstatement;
- To consider cases of exclusions where a pupil is to miss a public examination through exclusion. If the committee are unable to meet before the date of the examination, the chair of the committee alone may consider the exclusion and decide whether or not to reinstate the pupil;
- To seek professional advice from the Local Authority or others, as necessary;
- To review the pupil discipline policy as appropriate and make recommendations to the governing body for discussion and ratification;
- To attend relevant training as appropriate.
Policies to Review:
Safeguarding and Child Protection; Restrictive Physical Intervention; Positive Behaviour; ALN, Attendance