The School Exclusion Project

Providing free legal representation to challenge permanent school exclusion

The School Exclusion

CLOSED FOR SUMMER

The School Exclusion project is now closed to applications for assistance over the summer period and will reopen on 21st September 2026.  This does not affect existing cases. Please see our guides on this website for information regarding school exclusion.

Just received an exclusion letter? Confused? Need representation? Get in touch with us to access support quickly. We provide representation at Governors’ Disciplinary Committee hearings and Independent Review Panels.

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The School Exclusion Project provides free legal representation to challenge permanent school exclusion. Our volunteer representatives provide totally free representation at all stages of the exclusion process, including cases involving SEN and disability.

Who We Are

Our online guide to exclusion covers and explains all stages of the school exclusion process, from Governors' Disciplinary Committees to Independent Review Panels. There are links to further information to help you.

Guide to Exclusion