CONTENTSAbout these guidelines#
These guidelines:
- describe the process for stand downs, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions as set out in legislation
- take you through these processes from beginning to end
- incorporate guidance from courts
- provide model letters and templates you may use to meet your requirements.
They are designed to help you:
- act legally
- make good decisions
- act fairly
- understand your options and duties
- minimise the risk of complaints, litigation or review by the Ombudsman.
Guides and templates#
Alongside these guidelines, you will find information available for school principals and boards, including:
- legislative guide
- model letter templates
- incident report template
- flowchart toolkit
- information sheets for parents.
Important
Exclusion and expulsion are for the most serious cases only.
Mōhiohio anō
More information
Principals can contact their local education advisor for additional support on matters related to stand down and suspension procedures.
Board members can contact Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa | New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) for all matters relating to school governance. This service is funded by the Ministry of Education and is available regardless of NZSBA membership.
Phone: 0800 782 435 (8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: [email protected]
