Handwritten question: Would you get kicked out of school if you got pregnant at a young age?
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Would you get kicked out of school if you got pregnant at a young age?

Contraception & Pregnancy

No, you would not get kicked out of school for being . Schools in the UK are not allowed to exclude a student because of . It's against the law under the , which treats pregnancy as a protected characteristic.

If you got pregnant while still at school, your school would be expected to support you. That might mean adjusting your timetable, allowing time off for appointments, and helping you keep up with your work. Some students take time off around the birth and then return. Others make different arrangements. But the school can't punish you or remove you for being pregnant.

If you're worried about this, either for yourself or someone you know, you can talk to a teacher you trust or your school's pastoral team.

No, you would not be kicked out. Schools in the UK are not allowed to exclude you for being . That is against the law. Your school would be expected to support you, help you keep up with your work, and let you take time off for appointments.

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