Permanent exclusion review (independent review panel)

If your child has been permanently excluded, you can ask for an independent review panel (IRP) to look at the governing board’s decision.

This section explains what the review is, how to apply, what happens at the hearing and how the panel makes its decision.

Important

• You must apply for a review within 15 school days from the date the governing board sends you its decision letter.
• The independent review panel cannot reinstate your child.
• The permanent exclusion stays on your child’s school record whatever the panel decides.

1. Start here

• Your child's permanent exclusion
• After a permanent exclusion

These pages explain what has happened, your options, and where to get support.

2. Understand the process

• The permanent exclusion review process
• Apply for a permanent exclusion review

These pages explain how the review works and how to send your application.

3. Prepare for the hearing

• What happens at the review hearing
• How the panel decides

These pages explain who will be at the hearing, what happens on the day, and how decisions are made.

Support and advice

For help deciding what to do or finding support, read:

After a permanent exclusion