In this Governing Matters article, Ella Colley, NGA head of content, reflects on recent discussions at our leadership forum, exploring steps towards a fairer, more sustainable exclusion process for pupils and a less distressing one for governing boards.
The article covers:
- the impact of behaviour policies
- sector challenges impacting pupil behaviour and wellbeing
- the pressures that exclusion panels place on governing boards
- potential changes to reviewing exclusions
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