Freedom of information response

Q1  Confirm the total number of permanent exclusions have been withdrawn/cancelled in your local authority area in 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 and the reasons for the cancellations.

2020/21:  8 - Withdrawn for AP (Fewer than 5) withdrawn for Managed move (Fewer than 5) reinstated HT decision to withdraw remained in school (Fewer than 5)

2021/22:  Fewer than 5 - Withdrawn for AP (Fewer than 5) withdrawn for Managed Move (Fewer than 5)

2022/23   12 - Withdrawn for AP  (Fewer than 5) withdrawn for managed move (Fewer than 5) reinstated HT decision to withdraw remained in school (5)

Q2:  Confirm how many withdrawn/cancelled permanent exclusions resulted in a permanent move to an alternative setting (Managed Move) in your local authority area in 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23.

2020/21: Fewer than 5

2021/22: Fewer than 5

2022/23: Fewer than 5

We are unable to provide an exact number for question 1 and question 2 above as: 

• There is a low number involved. 
• The release of this information could identify individuals which would constitute their personal data under the Data Protection Act  
• There is no prior expectation on the part of these individuals that their personal information would be published in the wider public domain under the FOI Act 
• Personal data of any other person is exempt under section 40 (2) of the Data Protection Act. 

However in the interests of transparency we are able to provide this information to you categorised as fewer than 5 to give you an indication of the figures