At Wellfield Infant and Nursery School, we understand that good behaviour and discipline is essential for promoting a high-quality education. Amongst other disciplinary sanctions, the school recognises that suspension and exclusion of pupils may be necessary where there has been a serious breach, or consistent breaches, of the school’s Relationships and Behaviour Policy. Suspending or excluding a pupil may also be required in instances where allowing the pupil to remain in school would be damaging to the education and welfare of themselves or others; in all cases, suspending or  excluding pupils should only be used as a last resort. The school has created this policy to clearly define the legal responsibilities of the headteacher, governing board and LA when responding to pupil suspensions and exclusions, to ensure that they are dealt with both fairly and lawfully, and in line with DfE statutory guidance. This policy also aims to secure a pupil’s right to an education despite having been suspended or excluded, by ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place.