Answer:
A child who gets into serious trouble at school can be suspended for a fixed period of time. Schools can suspend a child if:
Explanation:
*they have seriously broken school rules
*allowing them to stay in school would seriously harm their education or welfare, or the education or welfare of other pupils
Some other points to bear in mind are that:
*only the Principal can suspend a pupil
*an initial suspension must not exceed five days
*the Principal cannot extend a period of suspension without the previous approval of the Chair of the Board of Governors
*your child can only be suspended for a maximum of 45 school days in any one school year
*your child’s school is responsible for providing them with suitable work to do and mark it although you may be asked to collect the work from the school and return it when your child has completed it
