Education & Learning

provided by the Children's Services Department

10. Inclusions (Exclusions) - Further information, advice and guidance

The Inclusion Team at the Local Children’s Services Office:

East Hampshire   Havant (Inclusion Officer) 023 9244 1482

West Hampshire   Winchester (Inclusion Officer) 01962 876311

Parent Partnership Officer

The Parent Partnership service offers parents advice and support on special educational needs issues01962 845870

Children's Legal Centre

Provides free legal advice and information to parents on state education matters. The advice line is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and 24th December to the 1st January

http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/  0808 802 008

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent national advice centre for parents of children in state schools.

Parents’ Exclusions Helpline 0808 800 5793

http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/ Mon- Thurs 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Department for Education

The Department for Education (DfE) has published clear guidance to schools, governors and Local Authorities on handling behaviour and procedures for exclusion. The Guidance together with a web based suite of supporting documents and guidance can be found at

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/behaviour/exclusion/a0076478/exclusion-guidance   

Other useful contacts:

  • Talk to Frank drugs helpline0800 776600

  • Equality and human rights commission 0845 604 6610

  • SEN and disability discrimination tribunal 01325 392760

Data Protection Act 1998: You are advised that information on pupils is routinely registered on manual and electronic systems as part of their records. Everyone working in Children’s Services has a legal duty to keep information confidential.