Written questions

Pupil Exclusions

Commons · Question 107895 · Tabled 22 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review the policy of automatic off-rolling to ensure a formal review and hearing occurs before any decision is made.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 4 Feb 2026

This government is clear that off-rolling in any form is unacceptable, and we will continue to work closely with Ofsted to tackle it.Pupils may leave a school roll for many reasons, including permanent exclusion, transfer to another school or change of ci...