Evolution Education Limited
Company Number 14142140
Part of Evolution Sports Group
Purpose
To set out how Evolution Education uses suspension and permanent exclusion as a last resort, fairly and lawfully, while prioritising safeguarding, learning and successful transitions. This supports Independent School Standards expectations on behaviour, welfare and fairness.
Scope
All students on placement. Commissioning schools and Local Authorities retain relevant statutory roles for students who remain on a school roll; Evolution Education will coordinate closely with them.
Definitions
- **Suspension:** temporary removal from the Centre for a fixed period.
- **Permanent exclusion:** a decision that the student may not return to the
Centre (used only in the most serious circumstances and in partnership with the
commissioner).
Responsibilities
- Only the Centre Manager (or designated senior leader) may suspend, in
consultation with the Chief Executive Officer for serious cases.
- The DSL is consulted where safeguarding issues are present.
- Parents, carers and commissioners are informed without delay.
Procedures
Prevention
Relational practice, reasonable adjustments, ILPs and behaviour support aim to avoid exclusion wherever possible.
Decision making
Decisions consider the student's age, SEND, safeguarding needs, provocation, proportionality and the safety of the community. Discrimination is prohibited.
Process
Reasons are explained clearly in writing. Work is set where appropriate during suspension. Reintegration meetings plan support for return. Permanent exclusion from the Centre triggers immediate joint planning with the commissioner for ongoing education.
Appeals and complaints
Parents and commissioners may raise concerns under the Complaints Policy.
Independent review arrangements follow our registration status and commissioning contracts. Contact admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com for current process detail.
Monitoring
The Leadership Team monitors implementation through learning walks, safeguarding reviews, incident analysis, staff feedback, student voice and commissioner feedback. Findings inform training and school improvement planning.
Review Cycle
This policy is reviewed at least annually, or sooner following changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or significant incidents. Next formal review:
This policy is reviewed at least annually by the Proprietor / Leadership Team.
Related Policies
Child Protection and Safeguarding; Behaviour for Learning; Attendance; SEND; Complaints; Equality, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination; Prevent; Online Safety; Safer Recruitment; Staff Code of Conduct; Low-Level Concerns; Whistleblowing; Health and Safety; First Aid; Data Protection; Curriculum; Admissions.
Legislation and guidance
This policy has regard to the Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014, Keeping Children Safe in Education (latest DfE edition), Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Equality Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, and other DfE statutory and non-statutory guidance relevant to the subject of this policy. Where Independent School registration is completed, this policy will be reviewed against any updated registration conditions and DfE requirements.