School exclusions: What is legal?

Pupils can experience school exclusion in many different ways and the language used to describe exclusions can itself be confusing. In this context, it can be difficult to notice where exclusions are used in a way that is not consistent with the law.

We believe that schools, parents, carers and pupils will all benefit from clear information about their legal powers and rights.

Here you can download a factsheet which defines the different terms that are used to describe exclusions and what their legal basis is.