transitive verb. 1a : to prevent or restrict the entrance of. b : to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion. 2 : to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied.

to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity: Women are still excluded from the club. Microbes must, as far as possible, be excluded from the room during an operation. Tom has been excluded from school (= he is not allowed to go to school) for bad behaviour.

other words for exclude

• bar.
• omit.
• preclude.
• prevent.
• prohibit.
• refuse.
• rule out.
• suspend.

An exclusion is when a headteacher decides that a child is not allowed to attend school. It may result from a series of incidents or from one very serious incident. There are three types of exclusion: lunchtime exclusion – used when a child’s playground behaviour is considered unacceptable.

Unlawful exclusions also include exclusions where the school has failed to follow the statutory guidance without good reason or has refused to educate a child unless particular conditions are met.

Children with SEN It is unlawful to exclude a child because the school says it can’t meet the child’s SEN. If the child has a Statement or an EHCP the local authority must also consult with the parents before naming the alternative provision.

It is unlawful to exclude or to increase the severity of an exclusion for a non-disciplinary reason. For example, it would be unlawful to exclude a pupil simply because they have additional needs or a disability that the school feels it is unable to meet.

Why are children being excluded from primary schools?

• Persistent disruptive behaviour.
• Physical assault against an adult.
• Physical assault against a pupil.
• Verbal abuse or threatening behaviour against an adult.
• Verbal abuse of threatening behaviour against a pupil.
• Damage.
• Bullying.

Being excluded has a significant impact on the pupils’ lives; pupils who have been excluded are far less likely to reach the same levels of academic achievement, and far more likely to end up in prison, than their peers.

‘An exclusion is seen as a blot on a child’s record,’ says Anita. ‘In reality, it rarely affects the child’s future education unless they are permanently excluded twice from different schools. ‘

8 ways to help prevent exclusion

1. Be happy. Smile and welcome your students especially the ones that are most challenging, make them feel noticed and valued.
2. Be kind.
3. Be there.
4. Be fair.
5. Be positive.
6. Be brave.
7. Be planned.
8. Be practical.

Permanent exclusion is the most serious sanction a school can give if a child does something that is against the school’s behaviour policy (the school rules). It means that the child is no longer allowed to attend the school and their name will be removed from the school roll.

Regardless of the type of school, you have the right to challenge a permanent school exclusion decision via the Governing Body in the first instance. The Independent Appeals Panel does not have the power to compel the school to rescind its decision and readmit a pupil who has been permanently excluded.

Exclusion and expulsion are methods of permanently barring a suspended student from attending a particular school. Exclusion is for students younger than 16, and requires the student to be enrolled at another school. Expulsion is for students aged 16 or older.

How to Appeal against a School Exclusion

1. Challenge the Decision.
2. Ask for an Independent Review.
3. Speak to Your Child about Counselling.
4. Ask if Your Child’s SEND were Taken into Account.
5. Consider Finding a New School.
6. Get Legal Advice.

Local authorities do not have the power, in law, to fine a school for permanently excluding a child. Potential legal issues may still arise though, for example: the nature of the agreement between schools and how any such agreement could be enforced.

You absolutely do have legal rights to put reasonable limits on your child’s homework time. The legal tool you want to use is called a 504.

Help Your Child Make Friends Look for ways you can help your child develop friendships. Encourage them to make friends at school, at church, on sports teams, and in other activities. Remind them that the people excluding them are not the only potential friends out there.

Can schools exclude my child who has ADHD for his behaviour? Your child should only be excluded if they have committed a serious disciplinary offence or if their presence at school threatens the welfare or education of other pupils.

ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability. It can be determined to be a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), making a student eligible to receive special education services.

1 Under IDEA, your child may qualify for special services if he has ADHD and the ADHD significantly impairs academic performance. The school system is responsible for identifying and evaluating children who are suspected of having disabilities. As a parent, you may request an evaluation for your child at any time.

While ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, it’s not considered a learning disability. However, ADHD symptoms can make it harder for you to learn. Also, it’s possible for ADHD to occur in some individuals who also have learning disabilities.

So, what’s the difference between ADHD and an LD? An LD makes it difficult to acquire specific skills such as reading skills or math skills. By contrast, ADHD impacts more global skills and executive functions like the ability to focus, the ability to control emotions, and the ability to control impulsive behaviour.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a learning disability; however, it does make learning difficult. For example, it is hard to learn when you struggle to focus on what your teacher is saying or when you can’t seem to be able to sit down and pay attention to a book. You can have both.

Under both the ADA and another law known as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADHD is considered a disability in the United States, but with strict stipulations. For instance, ADHD is considered a protected disability if it is severe and interferes with a person’s ability to work or participate in the public sector.

Although ADHD is not named as a specific category of exceptionality, students with ADHD may present characteristics that can be identified in the various categories such as Learning Disability or Behaviour. This webcast discusses strategies proven to be successful with struggling students.