Appealing Against a School Place Decision
One in six children will not be awarded a place at their parents' preferred school this year. If you are in this situation you will need to act calmly but quickly and arm yourself with the vital ammunition that will help you win an appeal to an independent Appeal Panel against the decision.
Right to appeal
Every parent has the right to appeal against a school place decision, but to be successful one must know how to get the correct result and persuade the Appeal Panel in your favour.
For your best chance of success, School Appeals have put together an invaluable guide showing every parent the best methods to appeal against the decision and get your child a place at their preferred choice of secondary or primary school. Using our methods at least doubles your chances for a successful appeal.
Our School Appeal Guide contains all the information and secrets you would get if you saw a specialist school appeal lawyer, but does not come with a thousand pound price tag. We believe all parents should be able to have access to this information, regardless of spending power.
What to do if your child is not offered a place at your preferred school
School Appeals show you how to make an appeal, the relevant deadliness and how to submit your appeal. Put simply, we want to help you succeed in getting your child into the school where you know they will flourish - every parent knows what is best for their child and we give you the information, know-how and secrets for winning the school appeal.
The appeal process
We explain in detail how the appeal is held and show you the best ways to influence the Appeal Panel's decision in your favour.
An important point to note is that if more than one school declines admission to your child you have the right to make separate appeals to the schools. Our guide advises how to tackle this.
The hearing
During the hearing you will be able to state your reasons for appeal. This is an opportunity for you to:
- explain why you believe that school would be the best place for your child;
- tell the Appeal Panel about any special circumstances that might justify your child being
awarded a place;
- submit additional documentation or evidence that may be relevant to your appeal, for example
a medical note from a doctor to support an application on the basis or medical or social need.
The School Appeal Guide gives you all the information you need to successfully construct your appeal and provides you with the greatest opportunity for winning the appeal. Can you afford not to give your child the best chance today?
