Open call for evidence

School exclusion reform

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 15 October 2026

Applies to England

Summary

The Department for Education is seeking evidence on proposed school exclusion reforms outlined in the schools white paper, Every child achieving and thriving.

This call for evidence is being held on another website.

This call for evidence closes at
11:59pm on 19 November 2026

Call for evidence description

This call for evidence seeks evidence and views from:

• practitioners
• researchers
• other stakeholders

This evidence will inform the development of school exclusion reforms set out in the ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ white paper.

The reforms relate to:

• the use of internal suspension
• reintegration support partnerships following a suspension
• provision of schoolwork during the first 5 days of suspension and permanent exclusion

Responses should be supported by research, data and practical examples. Responses will inform policy development and the statutory framework that would underpin these reforms.

Published 15 October 2026