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Permanent exclusion

Removing a pupil from a school's roll permanently because of serious or persistent breaches of the behaviour policy. Often called being expelled.

Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Behaviour

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Suspension England Wales United States
Formally sending a pupil home from school for a fixed period because of their behaviour. In England this used to be called a fixed-term exclusion.
Alternative provision (AP) England
Education arranged for pupils who cannot attend mainstream school, for example because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, often in a pupil referral unit or AP academy. In England AP is the usual abbreviation; do not confuse with US Advanced Placement.
Managed move England
An agreed transfer of a pupil to another school, often as an alternative to permanent exclusion.

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