Suspension and Exclusion Panel support for schools and trusts
Offering expert suspension and exclusion panel support, giving schools and trusts flexible access to specialist advice and guidance when they need it.
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This service ensures governors and trustees are fully prepared to manage exclusion hearings fairly, legally, and confidently, helping to protect both the school and the rights of pupils.
Safeguard your school’s reputation and uphold due process with impartial, legally sound suspension and exclusion panels. Our support service is designed to meet the latest Department for Education guidelines.
Our Suspension and Exclusion Panel support includes
Beneficial Pricing
Expert Guidance
National Delivery
Expert Procedural Guidance
Governors and trustees receive clear, sound advice before, during, and after exclusion hearings, ensuring every step follows DfE guidance and stands up to external scrutiny.
Comprehensive Pre-Meeting Support
Get detailed case reviews, document checks, and procedural advice before hearings to ensure panels are fully prepared and confident.
Independent & Impartial Advice
Access objective, expert-led support to help governors make fair, consistent, and well-documented decisions that withstand scrutiny.
Tailored Support for Schools & Trusts
Whether you're a single school or a multi-academy trust, our service adapts to your specific policies, governance structures, and panel needs.
Flexible Bulk-Buying Service
Purchase support in bulk for use across multiple panels, giving you cost-effective, on-demand access whenever exclusion cases arise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The governing board is responsible for reviewing exclusions, ensuring that decisions are fair, evidence-based, and compliant with statutory guidance, and that pupil rights are upheld throughout the process.
A panel must meet to review fixed-term suspensions totalling more than 15 days in a term, permanent exclusions, and any case where parents request a review, ensuring due process is followed.
Governors and trustees must understand statutory guidance, the school or trust’s behaviour policy, and procedural fairness, with specialist training recommended to ensure they are confident in their role and legally compliant.
Boards should ensure panels consist of trained governors with no prior involvement in the case, following clear processes and documenting all decisions thoroughly to demonstrate fair and objective decision-making.
Failure to follow correct procedures can lead to legal challenges, damage the school or trust’s reputation, and undermine trust in the governance process, potentially resulting in reinstatement orders or legal action.
Yes, boards can access independent governance advice, like Judicium’s suspension and exclusion panel support, to ensure processes align with current legal requirements and governors and trustees are fully equipped to handle complex cases.