An exclusion from school is the most serious sanction available to a Headteacher. A pupil can be excluded by a Headteacher on disciplinary grounds.
Exclusions can take effect immediately and the Headteacher will determine if this is a suspension for a fixed period of time or a permanent exclusion.
Information on School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions can be found by following this link:
School suspensions and permanent exclusions – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)