Is it worth it?

[OneInEight]

Is there any point appealing against a permanent exclusion? There is no dispute that the behaviour that led to the exclusion happened - I witnessed it. Perhaps what we could argue is that his special educational needs (probable HFA) were not met and behaviour was a consequence of this. I am not expecting or even wanting I think him to go back to the same school but has anyone used this argument effectively to help get extra support or statutory assessment for their child in similar circumstances. The current plan is that after a brief spell at a PRU he will be sent to just another mainstream school without any extra support. As my other son is still at the school (just) we do not want to go in too aggressively.

Hi OneInEight, and welcome to the board.
I have no advice for you, sorry but hope someone comes along who can help.

Were the school aware of his difficulties? Were any strategies in place to manage his behaviour? Had there been any exclusions previously? Do the school want him there?
My ds was permanently excluded but has a statement. We were denied the right to make representations to the Governors about it but if you are in timescale and feel you have good reasons to appeal then there's no harm trying.
Ipsea would be able to offer advice (if you can get through to them).
Also check how long they intend to keep him at the PRU - these are not generally good places for children with SEN.

Thanks for replies. Yes, school were aware of his difficulties. He was on school action plus but I don't think even so a lot of support in the areas he struggled (anything social). We have fifteen days to decide whether to appeal so still within time. Why were you denied representations to the governors - unfairexclusion - that seems totally against the rules. The PRU should be a short-term placement - revolving door - is how they put it before a new school is persuaded to take him.

Hi again One I am just wondering if you will get more replies if you make your thread title more specific.

If you include the words Asd/Hfa and PRU or permanent exclusion, I think you might get more of the knowledgable people reading and answering.