Session name: Intensive
School exclusion training: LA Representatives
Session code: LA01
Who is this training for?
Local Authority representatives who usually work in an inclusion team or service (or similar name) and required to undertake a range of duties on behalf of their council when notified of a permanent exclusion in a school or pupil referral unit.
This session is ideal for LA staff who are new to role and going through an induction process, or who have very brief or no knowledge of statutory exclusions guidance.
The session gives an opportunity to explore what happens at a meeting where governors consider a pupil’s exclusion, and the role the LA representative plays before, during and after the meeting.
There will also be a focus on the independent review process, and what an LA representative may experience.
LA Representatives
Group (12 max)
Live online
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hours
£95 per person
Dates to be mutually agreed - please click on the button below.
Understanding statutory guidance: Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement published by the Department for Education in August 2024.
Duties for local authorities when a permanent exclusion occurs, including arrangements for a pupil’s education from day 6 of the exclusion.
Preventative measures to school exclusion; managed moves and off-site directions.
The LA representative - what’s in and out of scope.
The role of other services in the exclusion process.
The governing board meeting - preparation, contributions and next steps.
The independent review process and what might happen.
Opportunity to hear practical examples of the good, bad and ugly - from an experienced LA representative as the session facilitator!
What will we cover in this session?
This session will be facilitated by Lee Kennedy.
The session is specifically designed for LA representatives new to the exclusion process.
A Microsoft Teams link for the session will be shared with participants by email once the booking has been made.
It is advisable to join via the Teams link a few minutes before the session starts to ensure you have connected successfully.
This training links to the statutory exclusions guidance published by the Department for Education in August 2024, therefore will be for schools and academies in England only.
The session may be rescheduled if there are less than five participants booked on. 48 hours notice will be provided.
This session is not available for booking by LA representatives in Kent due to the facilitator’s day to day role as an LA representative for Kent County Council.