Bringing a student back after exclusion, mental health absence, or a serious incident is one of the most high-stakes moments in pastoral support. Done well, it rebuilds trust and sets the student up to succeed. Done poorly, it increases the chance of a repeat incident within days.

This Reintegration Passport gives pastoral leads and Heads of Year one clear, professional document to manage the entire process - from context to sign-off.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (5 sections on one sheet)

Reason for absence - classify the absence type, add brief staff context and days absent

Student voice - capture how the student feels about returning, their biggest worry, and what would make it easier, in their own words

Support agreed - tick-box actions including daily check-ins, reduced timetable, calm space access, staff briefing, and external referrals, plus named adult and review date

Phased return plan - three-week week-by-week table covering days in school, sessions attending, and adjustments in place

First week check-in log - five daily columns for observations and a mood score, giving staff a clear picture of how the return is going