School Exclusion Challenge Letter Template

Fill in each field below, then print or copy and send.

Date

To (Head Teacher name)

School name

Your name

Your address

Child's full name

Date of exclusion

Dear [Head Teacher name],

I am writing formally to challenge the permanent exclusion of my child, [child's name], which was issued on [date].

I am exercising my right, under the School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews) (England) Regulations 2012, to request a review of this decision by the Governing Body. I understand I have 15 school days from the date of notification to make this request.

Grounds for challenge (numbered list)

Evidence you are providing (list documents)

I request that the Governors' Discipline Committee convene a hearing at the earliest opportunity. Please confirm receipt of this letter and the proposed date of the hearing in writing.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]