Pupil suspension and exclusion codes

Pupil exclusion reason 2022 to 2023 academic year – valid for exclusions with a start date on or after 1 August 2020.

Not to be used for nursery schools.

Code

Description

BU

Bullying

DA

Drug and alcohol related

DB

Persistent disruptive behaviour

DM

Damage

DS

Abuse relating to disability

LG

Abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity

MT

Inappropriate use of social media or online technology

OW

Use or threat of use of an offensive weapon or prohibited item

PA

Physical assault against an adult

PH

Wilful and repeated transgression of protective measures in place to protect public health

PP

Physical assault against a pupil

RA

Racist abuse

SM

Sexual misconduct

TH

Theft

VA

Verbal abuse / threatening behaviour against an adult

VP

Verbal abuse / threatening behaviour against a pupil

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Last updated: 31 Aug 2023

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