Effective 26th July 2026. New Exclusions Guidance Changes in England: What Schools Need to Know 

The Department for Education's updated suspensions and exclusions guidance for schools in England, introduces important changes for schools, with a greater focus on inclusion, early intervention, safeguarding and accountability. 

In this CPI Education Brief, CPI Behaviour Expert Huw Lloyd explores the key changes in the new statutory guidance and what they mean for schools. 

Watch our 7 minute video and gain quick understanding of: 

• The shift to a statutory framework for maintained schools, academies and PRUs 

• Increased scrutiny of exclusion practices 

• Greater protections for vulnerable pupils and a stronger focus on inclusion 

• Steps schools can take to review policies, procedures and behaviour support approaches 

Watch the short briefing for an overview of the key changes to exclusions guidance.