Education during a suspension
For short suspensions it may not always be possible for work to be provided, for example a single, one day sanction.
Generally, however, work will be provided to be completed at home for the first five school days. You will usually need to collect this from the school and deliver it back for marking.
From day six of any suspension, full-time alternative education will be provided. For children in care (looked after children) provision should be from day one. The school or academy should contact you to confirm what arrangements have been made.
Some will provide full time education from day one, if this is the case the school will let you know. If there are transport issues you should contact the area education office for information.
Return to school
It can be difficult going back to school after a suspension. Your child may have missed work and you may be worried about the possibility of further sanctions. Schools should have a strategy for reintegrating pupils. In many cases there will be a reintegration meeting when your child returns to school. At this meeting it's important to look at how you, your child and the school can all work together to avoid problems in the future.
It is recommended that you attend the meeting if invited to do so. However, reintegration cannot be delayed if you are unable to attend.
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