The guidance to suspensions and exclusions is clear that it is unlawful to suspend pupils for more than 45 days in an academic year.
Paragrah 1 and 6 refer to the maximum number of days a pupil may be suspended, and paragraph 15: 'Setting a clear process for exclusions' states that:
Headteachers should consider the following, when setting a clear process for exclusions: • adopting a reliable method for monitoring the maximum 45 days permitted in a school year out of school due to exclusion, including suspensions received from other
schools
If you have any questions on suspension recording, please email the team at exclusionsteam@bradford.gov.uk