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Behaviour in schools: sanctions and exclusions

Explains about permanent and fixed period exclusions, and detention. Plus, explains how to complain about a sanction.

https://www.gov.uk/school-behaviour-exclusions
GOV.UK
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Sorting out school problems

Information on how to deal with a problem at school including harassment and discrimination, bullying, truancy and exclusion.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/education/sorting-out-school-problems/
Citizens Advice
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Bullying

Explains some of the ways that children and young people have described bullying. Covers how to stop the bullying and why bullies do it.

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/
Childline
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Bullying at school

You don't have to be physically beaten up or hurt to be a victim of bullying. Teasing, being threatened and name calling can all be classed as forms of bullying. Practical advice on what you can do about it.

https://www.gov.uk/bullying-at-school
GOV.UK
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Advice for parents if your child is being bullied

Finding out that your child is being bullied is a stressful and distressing experience. It's natural for a parent to feel anger, confusion and guilt. Links to case studies and tips for parents.

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/bullying/advice-for-parents/what-to-do-if-…
Family lives
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Bullying

This information explains the duties of schools and local authorities to prevent and tackle bullying in schools and what you can do if your child is being bullied. 

https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/bullying/
Child Law Advice
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School attendance and absence

Explains the law regarding school attendance and truancy, the role of the parents, and the penalties that could be imposed if your child regularly misses school.

https://www.gov.uk/school-attendance-absence
GOV.UK
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Truancy

Explains what you can do if you find out that your child has been truanting. 

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/school-learning/truancy
Family lives
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Fixed period exclusion

Fixed period exclusion is one of the punishments a school can give if a child does something that is against the school's behaviour policy (the school rules). Covers understanding the decision to exclude a child, what happens during the exclusion, going back to school and challenging the exclusion.

https://www.ace-ed.org.uk/advice/exclusion-from-school/fixed-period-exclusion/
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
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Permanent exclusion

Permanent exclusion is the most serious punishment a school can give if a child does something that is against the school’s behaviour policy (the school rules). Covers understanding the decision to exclude a child, what happens during the exclusion and challenging the exclusion.

https://www.ace-ed.org.uk/advice/exclusion-from-school/permanent-exclusion/
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
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School exclusion

This page provides information about when a child can be excluded and the obligations of the school to review an exclusion and the right to appeal an exclusion.

https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/school-exclusion/
Child Law Advice
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