Regulation 6 Functions of the governing body in relation to excluded pupils

the permanent exclusion of a pupil;

the exclusion of a pupil where, as a result of the exclusion, the pupil would—

the exclusion of a pupil where—

whether or not the pupil should be reinstated; and

where they consider that the pupil should be reinstated, whether the pupil should be reinstated immediately or by a particular date.

consider the interests and circumstances of the excluded pupil, including the circumstances in which the pupil was excluded, and have regard to the interests of other pupils and persons working at the school (including persons working at the school voluntarily);

consider any representations about the exclusion made to the governing body by or on behalf of the relevant person, the head teacher F1, the local authority, the social worker or the virtual school head;

take reasonable steps to arrange a meeting at which the exclusion is to be considered for a time and date when each of the following persons is able to attend—

allow each of the persons described in sub-paragraph (c) to attend the meeting and to make representations about the exclusion.

the participants will be able fully to make representations or discharge their functions (as the case may be);

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each participant has access to the electronic means to allow them to hear and be heard and (where using a live video link) see and be seen, throughout the meeting; and

the meeting is capable of being held fairly and transparently.

a social worker or virtual school head; or

their nominated representative as referred to in paragraph (3C),

for a reason related to extraordinary events or unforeseen circumstances, it is not reasonably practicable for the meeting referred to in paragraph (3)(c) to be held in person; and

the meeting is not already required to take place using remote access pursuant to paragraph (3B).

a remote meeting request is made; or

for a reason related to extraordinary events or unforeseen circumstances, it is not reasonably practicable for the meeting to be held in person,

direct the head teacher accordingly; and

inform the relevant person F9, the local authority (and, if applicable, the home local authority) F10, the social worker and the virtual school head of their decision and the reasons for it in writing.

inform the relevant person, the head teacher F11, the local authority (and, if applicable, the home local authority) F12, the social worker and the virtual school head of their decision and the reasons for it in writing; and

in the case of a pupil who is permanently excluded, give the relevant person notice in writing stating the following—

15 school days in the case of—

50 school days in the case of an exclusion for a fixed period where—

it has not been reasonably practicable to meet in person for a reason related to extraordinary events or unforeseen circumstances; and

it has not been reasonably practicable to meet by way of remote access for a reason related to the satisfaction of the conditions in paragraph (3B)(a), (c) and (d).

a pupil has been excluded in circumstances where paragraphs (2) to (6) do not apply; and

the governing body receive representations made under regulation 5(1)(b) from the relevant person about the exclusion,

may be given by—

unless the contrary is shown, will be taken to have been given—