About Luton’s Virtual School

The school should send you copies of all exclusion letters and explain why you child has been excluded. These letters should also be sent to the child’s social worker.

Schools should be aware that excluding a looked after child is the last possible option available to them and that all other options have been exhausted.

If the child has been excluded for a fixed period of time then, wherever possible, the school should try to ensure they are:

• educated in an alternative provision
• are provided with work by the school

The virtual school can support you with any queries about the exclusion of a looked after child, and can advise on the next steps.

If your child has been permanently excluded

The Luton virtual school might challenge this decision after:

• consulting with carers, social worker and the school
• taking advice from other professionals

It is the responsibility of the authority where the child lives to find them a new school or alternative provision.

Taking your child on holiday during term time

There is evidence that regularly taking a child on holiday during the school term will have a negative impact on their education

If you're considering doing so contact the virtual school first for advice.

You may be liable for a fine if you take your child out of school during term time.