Explains about permanent and fixed period exclusions, and detention.

Explains some of the ways that children and young people have described bullying. Covers how to stop the bullying and why bullies do it.

You don't have to be physically beaten up or hurt to be a victim of bullying. Teasing, being threatened and name calling can all be classed as forms of bullying. Practical advice on what you can do about it.

Fixed period exclusion is one of the punishments a school can give if a child does something that is against the school's behaviour policy (the school rules). Covers understanding the decision to exclude a child, what happens during the exclusion, going back to school and challenging the exclusion.

Permanent exclusion is the most serious punishment a school can give if a child does something that is against the school’s behaviour policy (the school rules). Covers understanding the decision to exclude a child, what happens during the exclusion and challenging the exclusion.

Although this is aimed at headteachers and school staff, it includes useful information explaining the powers teachers have to discipline pupils and what punishments they can impose.