Consultation outcome

Revised behaviour in schools guidance and suspension and permanent exclusions guidance

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Detail of outcome

Summary of consultation responses, the main findings and the government’s response outlining the next steps to be taken.

Read the updated behaviour and exclusions guidance that applies from 1 September 2022:


Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposed changes to the behaviour in schools guidance and the suspension and permanent exclusion guidance for England.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
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Consultation description

In response to the Timpson review of school exclusions, the government committed to working with sector experts to publish clearer, more consistent guidance. The aim of this guidance is to support schools to:

  • create positive behaviour cultures
  • ensure suspensions and permanent exclusions are conducted in a lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair way

Updates to this page

Published 3 February 2022
Last updated 27 July 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added links to the school behaviour and exclusions guidance for use from 1 September 2022.

  2. Added 'Revised behaviour in schools guidance and suspension and permanent exclusion guidance: Government response to consultation.'

  3. First published.

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