What follows a Governors Discipline Committee (GDC) meeting for suspension
Reintegration meetings and what to expect
In cases where there has been a Governors’ Discipline Committee meeting, the committee should put their views on the exclusion and the headteacher’s exclusion letter on your child’s record. If you wish, your views can be added.
You do not have the right to any further review for suspensions if you do not agree with the governors’ review. This applies whether there was a whole governing board review or a formal GDC.
Helpful ways to prevent further suspensions
A reintegration meeting with you and your child during or following the end of any suspension is good practice but is not a legal requirement. However, putting an agreed plan in place for your child’s return to school can be helpful in preventing further suspensions.
Other ways to prevent further suspensions include:
- keeping in regular contact with your child’s class teacher, tutor or SENDCo
- ensuring that you and your child are involved in any meetings, especially those to agree or review an Individual Education Plan (IEP), IBP or PSP
Support from agencies
You could also find out from your school whether there are any agencies who could assess and support your child with their behaviour.
The following agencies are provided by the Local Authority (LA):
- Primary Behaviour Service (PBS) (Primary Schools only) which has staff which can support your child either in school or at the local PBS Centre
- Inclusion Support Service
- Education Centre (Secondary Schools only) which has staff which can support your child either in school or at the local centre
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Psychology Service (HIEPS)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team
- Early Help Hub
The National Health Service (NHS) can provide Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) via your family doctor. CAMHS provide family support and counselling and can refer for assessments of underlying mental or physical health issues.