- Fighting. Fighting is one of the most common reasons for exclusion. Any pupil who is involved in a fight at school is likely to be excluded.
- Bullying. As with fighting, bullying is a serious issue that can have a real impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils. For this reason, pupils who are found to be bullying others may be excluded from school.
- Disruptive behaviour. Pupils that is disruptive in class can hinder teaching and learning for both the pupil and their peers. It can also impact on the classroom environment. For this reason, pupils who are disruptive or refuse to follow instructions may be excluded from school.
- Attendance problems. Pupils who have a history of poor attendance may be at greater risk of exclusion, regardless of why they are unable to attend school. This is because poor attendance can mean that pupils fall behind with their school work and struggle to keep up. Therefore, poor attendance can hinder teaching and learning for the pupil and their peers.
- Dangerous or illegal activities. Pupils who engage in dangerous or illegal activities at school, such as bringing weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto campus, may be excluded.
- Other behaviour that makes it difficult for the pupil or others to learn or to attend school. This can range from low level disruption to extreme, violent behaviour. For example, a pupil may be excluded if they make frequent racist, sexist or homophobic remarks.