School exclusions

Council advice

If you live within Blackburn with Darwen, you can call the Council's fair access team on 01254 666606.

Department for Education

• Advice on setting the behaviour policy
• Guidance to schools on exclusion
• School discipline and exclusions
• Complaint about a school or childminder

Independent advice

There are also a number of independent organisations that provide free information, support and advice to parents on exclusion matters:

• Coram Children’s Legal Centre can be contacted on 0345 345 4345
• ACE education runs a limited advice line service on 0300 0115 142 from Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 1pm during term time
• The National Autistic Society (Schools Exclusion Service (England) can be contacted on 0808 800 4002
• Independent Parental Special Education Advice.