This is the final stage of the disciplinary procedure and is accompanied by a letter to parents/carers if the student is under 18. This can happen as a result of the rest of the disciplinary procedure not improving the behaviour of a student or directly as a result of a major disciplinary issue (as shown in disciplinary procedure). The result of this meeting could be possible exclusion or suspension. Parent/carer will be invited to the hearing if the student is under 18. It is vital that if a student gets to this stage there is supporting evidence for the impact of their behaviour and what has been done to address it. This can be provided by the information recorded on Promonitor or any other information a tutor has. This will help those in the disciplinary hearing make an informed and correct decision. Only the Vice Principal or appointed person can decide if a student is asked to leave the College, after this procedure has been followed. Appeals Students have the right to appeal to the Principal who will call a Disciplinary Appeals Panel, made up of staff who have not been involved in any stage of the disciplinary process. Notification of appeal must be made in writing within 5 working days. The date and time of the hearing The student's right to attend The student's right to representation The fact that the Panel may proceed in their absence Information which has not been considered at a previous disciplinary interview
This is the final stage of the disciplinary procedure and is accompanied by a letter to parents/carers if the student is under 18. This can happen as a result of the rest of the disciplinary procedure not improving the behaviour of a student or directly as a result of a major disciplinary issue (as shown in disciplinary procedure). The result of this meeting could be possible exclusion or suspension. Parent/carer will be invited to the hearing if the student is under 18. It is vital that if a student gets to this stage there is supporting evidence for the impact of their behaviour and what has been done to address it. This can be provided by the information recorded on Promonitor or any other information a tutor has. This will help those in the disciplinary hearing make an informed and correct decision. Only the Vice Principal or appointed person can decide if a student is asked to leave the College, after this procedure has been followed. Appeals Students have the right to appeal to the Principal who will call a Disciplinary Appeals Panel, made up of staff who have not been involved in any stage of the disciplinary process. Notification of appeal must be made in writing within 5 working days. The date and time of the hearing The student's right to attend The student's right to representation The fact that the Panel may proceed in their absence Information which has not been considered at a previous disciplinary interview