GOvernor Discipline Committee training

We know that holding a permanent exclusion or suspension discipline committee can be daunting and is something that boards want to ensure they do correctly, for the protection of the pupil and education setting involved. This training is aimed at ensuring your committee can proceed confidently with the right knowledge and understanding on the procedure, and their role within it.

This virtual 3 hour training session is for all Headteachers, Governors, Trustees and Clerks (Governance Professionals) to ensure they are able to effectively undertake their statutory duty to review:

• A decision to permanently exclude a pupil/student.
• The suspension of a pupil/student who has gone over 15.5 days of suspension
• Any suspension, if requested by the parent

Whilst it is not a statutory requirement for governors and trustees, this training will help ensure compliance with all statutory requirements of the Department for Education's Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement Guidance for maintained schools, academies, and pupil referral units in England (August 2024).

This is important training aimed at supporting the Governing Board Discipline Committee to discharge their duty effectively and therefore:

• Be assured that any suspensions being reviewed, are lawful and follow the behaviour policy n place
• Help safeguard against any future Independent Review Panel recommending or directing the governing board to reconsider their decision to uphold the Headteacher's decision to permanently exclude a pupil/student on the grounds of illegality, procedural impropriety or irrationality. 

Content of the Session

• What’s new in Suspensions and Exclusions;
• The Suspension and Exclusion Guidance and the current law;
• Correct procedures on suspending and excluding;
• Vulnerable children, SEN and disabilities and Looked after Children;
• What happens at Governors’ Discipline Committe stage – role of Pupil Discipline Committee and Procedure, how to effectively undertake all requirements:
• Summary of the possible next stage - The Independent Review Panel (powers, practice and procedure, etc)

Details

• Up to 6 participants
• 3 hours with a comfort break
• £350 + VAT
• Delivered over zoom

Enquiries

If you are interested in booking this for your governors or trustees, please complete the enquiry form below.