Simple terms explainer: 

If a child is excluded from a school or withdrawn from it, the local council must make sure the child continues to receive an education as soon as possible. This means the council cannot leave the child without schooling for a long time—they must quickly arrange alternative education, whether that’s in another school or through other suitable learning provision.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Education


Duty type

Compliance


Social determinant of health

Children, families and lifelong learning

Emerging policy and legislation


0

Bodies with shared interest

Education Scotland

Standards and frameworks


1