Overview

This article explains how to record an exclusion for a specific pupil from their pupil record.

Instructions

Follow these steps to record an exclusion for a pupil from their pupil record in Juniper MIS:

Open the pupil record

1. Select Pupils.
2. Select All Pupils.
3. From All Pupils, locate the pupil from the list (use filters / search as appropriate):
   
4. Select the Pupil's Full Name to open their Pupil details:
   

Record the exclusion

1. From the pupil record, select the Exclusions tab:
   

2. From the Exclusions tab, select Add New:

   

3. From Create Exclusion:

   

   1. Select the name of the member of staff who is recording the suspension from Staff Name.

      Exclusions must be approved by the Headteacher - no other staff member can exclude a pupil.

   2. Select the Category:
      1. Lunchtime - Select when a pupil is found to be disruptive during lunchtime, and therefore, they are to be suspended from your school for the duration of the lunchtime period. Lunchtime exclusions are counted as a session.
      2. Permanent - Select when a pupil is to be excluded from the school on a permanent basis.
      3. Suspension - Select to exclude the pupil from school for a fixed period of time.
   3. Select a reason for exclusion in Exclusion Reason 1.
   4. Optionally, add any additional reasons for the exclusion.
   5. If there is an exclusion meeting scheduled / if a meeting has taken place, select the Exclusion Meeting Date.
   6. Where a meeting has taken place, enter any relevant notes in Exclusion Meeting Notes.
   7. Select an Exclusion Start Date.
   8. For Suspension and Lunchtime:
      1. Enter an Exclusion End Date.
      2. Enter / select the duration of the exclusion in Exclusion Number of Sessions.
   9. Additionally, enter any Appeal Details as required.
   10. Select Save.

Outcome

The exclusion is recorded and added to the pupil's record. A confirmation message is displayed as you return to the pupil's Exclusions tab:

Updated 27 February 2026 12:36