EDUGUIDE 3D — REINTEGRATION
Reintegration Plan
A step-by-step reintegration framework for returning to school safely after suspension, exclusion, reduced attendance, or a crisis event.
A step-by-step reintegration framework for returning to school safely after suspension, exclusion, reduced attendance, or a crisis event.
Reintegration planning is required whenever a student is returning after a disruption to their attendance, safety, or wellbeing. This includes:
A reintegration plan is about returning safely, restoring dignity, and setting the student up for success.
Schools must clearly explain why a reintegration plan is needed. If this has not been communicated, ask for it in writing.
Common reasons:
If the reason is unclear → request clarification before planning begins.
Reintegration fails when the student is sent back into the same environment without addressing what caused the issue.
Use the 2E Adjustment Audit to identify:
Reintegration *must* be barrier-based — not behaviour-based.
A reintegration plan is a short, clear document that specifies what the school will do to support a safe return.
The plan must include:
Families are equal partners in creating the plan.
Reintegration plans must be monitored — not left open-ended.
Every review must be recorded in writing.
The plan must be consistently implemented by all staff — not just created and filed.
A reintegration plan is only successful if implemented every day.
Subject: Request for Reintegration Meeting — [Student Name] Dear [Principal/Assistant Principal], I am requesting a reintegration meeting for [Student Name] following [incident/absence type]. To ensure a safe and successful return, we would like to develop a reintegration plan covering: • adjustments (2E Audit) • environmental supports • timetable or routine changes • communication plan • review dates Please let me know two available times this week. Kind regards, [Your Name]
Subject: Request for Written Reintegration Plan — [Student Name] Dear [Staff Member], Thank you for meeting today. Could you please provide the reintegration plan in writing including: • start date • adjustments • environment supports • supervision • communication plan • review date This will help ensure consistent implementation. Thank you, [Your Name]
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