After the permanent exclusion:
- You will receive an initial email from the Local Authority Education Inclusion Team.
- Within 6 working days, a member of staff from The Altus School will contact you to discuss next steps.
Parent FAQ: Education Provision After a Permanent Exclusion
This FAQ explains what happens when a child is permanently excluded and moves to a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) or Alternative Provision (AP), such as The Altus School, and what you can expect in terms of support, timelines, transport, and next steps.
1. Initial Contact & What Happens Next
After the permanent exclusion:
- You will receive an initial email from the Local Authority Education Inclusion Team.
- Within 6 working days, a member of staff from The Altus School will contact you to discuss next steps.
If you have not heard anything by day 6, please contact The Altus School.
- admin@altusschool.org.uk - FAO Deputy Director
Further queries can go to Education Inclusion Service - InclusionTeamed@gloucestershire.gov.uk
- Contact EIS | Gloucestershire County Council
If you have not heard anything by day 6, please contact The Altus School.
- admin@altusschool.org.uk - FAO Deputy Director
Further queries can go to Education Inclusion Service - InclusionTeamed@gloucestershire.gov.uk
- Contact EIS | Gloucestershire County Council
Details will be shared:
- During the initial contact from The Altus School, and
- At the induction meeting, depending on your child’s needs.
Details will be shared:
- During the initial contact from The Altus School, and
- At the induction meeting, depending on your child’s needs.
2. Types of Provision
Short‑term mentoring may be considered the most appropriate immediate support while a place at The Altus School is being arranged but may also be used if there is not a space available.
Short‑term mentoring may be considered the most appropriate immediate support while a place at The Altus School is being arranged but may also be used if there is not a space available.
You should:
- First raise your concerns with The Altus School at admin@altusschool.org.uk.
- If you still have concerns, contact the Education Inclusion Team.
You should:
- First raise your concerns with The Altus School at admin@altusschool.org.uk.
- If you still have concerns, contact the Education Inclusion Team.
If you have concerns, please discuss them with The Altus School first. Any alternative arrangements must still meet statutory requirements and be discussed with the Local Authority.
If you have concerns, please discuss them with The Altus School first. Any alternative arrangements must still meet statutory requirements and be discussed with the Local Authority.
3. Support in the PRU/APS Setting
The Altus School uses a graduated approach, with:
- Very small group sizes (no larger than 8)
- High staff‑to‑student ratios
- Adapted teaching to match individual needs
- Close work with the SEND Team where there is an EHCP to ensure appropriate resources and provision are in place.
Please speak to The Altus School or the Education Inclusion Team if you have concerns about placement suitability.
The Altus School uses a graduated approach, with:
- Very small group sizes (no larger than 8)
- High staff‑to‑student ratios
- Adapted teaching to match individual needs
- Close work with the SEND Team where there is an EHCP to ensure appropriate resources and provision are in place.
Please speak to The Altus School or the Education Inclusion Team if you have concerns about placement suitability.
- Teachers adapt lessons to support individual students.
- The school works closely with SEND teams for children with EHCPs to ensure provision in the plan is delivered.
- Like all schools The Altus School has a range of support and strategies for SEND students - you can see more information on their website - The Altus School - SEND
- Teachers adapt lessons to support individual students.
- The school works closely with SEND teams for children with EHCPs to ensure provision in the plan is delivered.
- Like all schools The Altus School has a range of support and strategies for SEND students - you can see more information on their website - The Altus School - SEND
4. Transport Arrangements
After the induction meeting, The Altus School will submit a transport application to the Home to School Transport Team. Depending on your child’s age and allocated site, transport may be:
- A bus pass, or
- A place on an existing taxi route.
- Alternatively, you can transport your child yourself, or they may walk/ride if appropriate.
After the induction meeting, The Altus School will submit a transport application to the Home to School Transport Team. Depending on your child’s age and allocated site, transport may be:
- A bus pass, or
- A place on an existing taxi route.
- Alternatively, you can transport your child yourself, or they may walk/ride if appropriate.
Transport is arranged based on the above criteria. If eligible, transport support will be put in place.
For more information please visit - School transport | Gloucestershire County Council
Transport is arranged based on the above criteria. If eligible, transport support will be put in place.
For more information please visit - School transport | Gloucestershire County Council
5. The Future & Long‑Term Prospects
The Altus is intended as a short-term placement and will work to identify appropriate next steps with you and your child to support them back into mainstream
A permanent exclusion does not prevent your child from:
- Returning to a mainstream school
- Moving to a specialist setting if needed
- Progressing to college, university, or employment in the future
The goal is always to identify the most suitable, sustainable placement.
*Please note this may be different if your child has received a second permanent exclusion.
The Altus is intended as a short-term placement and will work to identify appropriate next steps with you and your child to support them back into mainstream
A permanent exclusion does not prevent your child from:
- Returning to a mainstream school
- Moving to a specialist setting if needed
- Progressing to college, university, or employment in the future
The goal is always to identify the most suitable, sustainable placement.
*Please note this may be different if your child has received a second permanent exclusion.
This depends on:
- Their progress at The Altus School
- Their needs and readiness
- Allocation of appropriate placements through a child’s EHCP
Reviews will be held with you to discuss reintegration options.
This depends on:
- Their progress at The Altus School
- Their needs and readiness
- Allocation of appropriate placements through a child’s EHCP
Reviews will be held with you to discuss reintegration options.
In most cases:
- Schools/colleges may request educational history, but
- Exclusions do not have to be disclosed to employers or universities unless specifically asked.
- You can discuss concerns with the receiving school or your allocated LA officer.
In most cases:
- Schools/colleges may request educational history, but
- Exclusions do not have to be disclosed to employers or universities unless specifically asked.
- You can discuss concerns with the receiving school or your allocated LA officer.