This video explores the duties of the Governing Body in relation to school exclusions, as well as discussing the hearing ("disciplinary meeting") which it sometimes must hold in relation to a school exclusion.
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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Who will be at a Disciplinary Meeting / Hearing?
01:26 - Introduction to the duties of the Governing Body
01:46 - Does there have to be a Hearing? (Depending on the type and length of exclusion)
03:30 - Duties in relation to the Hearing
06:05 - Options available to the Governing Body at a Hearing - possible final decisions
06:45 - What the Governing Body must consider when making a decision
08:07 - What happens after a decision is made?
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RELATED VIDEOS:
- The Governing Body’s Decision and Next Steps [ Ссылка ]
- The Head Teacher's Decision and Duties [ Ссылка ]
- The Legal Test for Permanent Exclusion: *COMING SOON*
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LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS:
- Citizens Advice (formerly Citizens Advice Bureau) [ Ссылка ] – Can provide general advice on a range of issues.
- Just for Kids Law: [ Ссылка ] – Provides support, advice and representation for young people with legal issues, including school exclusions.
- Coram Children’s Legal Centre [ Ссылка ] - Children’s legal charity, may be able to provide advice on school exclusions, and their website [ Ссылка ] has lots of resources on school exclusions.
(Links provided for informational purposes only)
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Government guidance on School Exclusions: [ Ссылка ]
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*Note: this video series applies to the school exclusions process for state schools (maintained & voluntary aided), academies and free schools in England only. It does not apply to independent schools or colleges, which have their own policies. Please also note these rules will only to apply to sixth forms that form part of a secondary school, not sixth form colleges.*
*** These videos were prepared in 2015, prior to the release of the current guidance on school exclusions. Whilst some parts of the videos remain relevant and in accordance with the current guidance, they are no longer accurate or reflective of all the current guidance***
*The content of these videos is for information only and is presented and drafted by students, not qualified lawyers. This video does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. This video is designed solely for the purposes of providing information only and no liability is accepted for any reliance placed on the content therein. Every individual’s circumstances are different and we would suggest that you seek independent legal advice where needed. Unless we provide express prior written consent, no part of this recording should be reproduced to any third party. We do not accept any liability if this video is used for an alternative purpose from which it is intended, nor to any third party in respect of this recording*
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University College London Centre for Access to Justice:
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