School exclusions: A review of the latest developments and looking to the year ahead
With a series of developments and learnings from recent exclusions cases, this webinar offers school and trust leaders the opportunity to ensure their exclusions processes are up to date, efficient and fair in readiness for the next academic year.
We'll cover:
- Headteacher reasons for excluding pupils.
- The role of the GDC when considering exclusions.
- Discrimination and Human Rights.
Join Philip Wood and Hayley O’Sullivan for this free interactive session to find out more.
This webinar is suitable for headteachers, governors, trustees and those involved in the process of exclusions.
Our in-person and online events are designed exclusively for clients and targets. As such, we reserve the right to cancel bookings. If you’d like to speak to a member of the team regarding your attendance, please contact us.
Key contacts
Philip Wood
Principal Associate
philip.wood@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2274
Hayley O'Sullivan
Principal Associate
hayley.o'sullivan@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)121 237 3994
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