This week I report on updated statutory guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions which will come into force on 26 July.

Updated statutory exclusions guidance
The DfE has updated statutory guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions to come into force on 26 July 2026. Updates include clarifications on existing practice as well as:

• removals for safeguarding reasons
• a crackdown on off-rolling
• applying off-site direction and managed move laws to academies and PRUs
• how governing boards should use suspensions and exclusions data to hold leaders to account

We will pick this up as a briefing in our next Governing body meetings.