1. Request Corrections to Inaccurate Information
You can request corrections to any inaccurate, unclear, or incomplete information in:
- incident reports
- emails or written summaries
- behaviour records
- meeting notes
- the suspension letter itself
You are not required to agree with the school’s version of events.
You may provide your own written correction or clarification.
2. Request Required Documentation
Under policy, families may request copies of documentation used in the principal’s decision-making process. This includes:
- incident reports
- investigation notes
- witness statements
- risk assessments
- adjustment logs
- behaviour or support plans
- relevant email communication
Missing documentation is a key reason suspensions are overturned or corrected.
3. Request Evidence of Adjustments
The principal must ensure reasonable adjustments were in place. You may ask the school to show:
- what supports were planned
- which supports were used at the time
- how staff monitored or responded to triggers
- whether the environment was adjusted
Missing adjustments can invalidate a suspension under MO1125.
4. Request a Review Meeting
Families may request a meeting to review:
- the decision-making process
- documentation used
- disability and wellbeing considerations
- adjustments and alternatives
This step often resolves misunderstandings early and prevents escalation.
5. Provide Your Own Written Statement
Families may submit a written statement for the school’s records. This becomes part of the decision file and must be stored alongside the school’s documents.
This is especially important when:
- you disagree with the school’s interpretation
- important context was missing
- disability factors were misunderstood
- adjustments were not acknowledged
6. Request Corrections to the Suspension Letter
If the letter contains errors (dates, reasons, missing mandatory components), you may request correction.