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Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Academies: Disciplinary Proceedings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what remedies are available to parents who wish to challenge disciplinary decisions made by academy schools.

Answer

Parents can raise concerns about behaviour management in academies through the academy’s complaints process.

Where parents believe that an academy has not followed proper procedures or has acted unlawfully, and they have fully exhausted the academy’s complaints process, they can raise a complaint with the department. Parents may also pursue legal remedies where appropriate, including judicial review, and may bring claims to the First‑tier Tribunal where a decision is alleged to involve disability discrimination.

The Schools White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for ensuring the school complaints process works better for all involved.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128279
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Parents Pupils Academies
Link
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