How long does a school appeal hearing last?

How long does a school appeal hearing last?

Appeals last for about 30 minutes, and generally follow this process: The representative of the admission authority will read out a statement to explain why your child has not been offered a place at the school.

How long does an appeal take for a school?

Appeal timetable Appeals submitted after the deadline will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal being lodged. In-year admission appeals (for people applying for school places in the middle of a school year) will be heard within 30 school days of your appeal being lodged.

How successful are secondary school appeals?

It’s easy to feel helpless when this happens, but there is a standard appeals process in place that you can follow if you want to try to reverse the school’s decision. Approximately 25% of secondary schools appeals are successful, so it’s well worth having a go if you feel you have a solid argument.

Can you refuse a school place?

Can I refuse the school place? Generally speaking, appeal panels will not accept a school’s Ofsted rating as a reason why a child should or should not attend a particular school. You will need to demonstrate why your child’s needs outweigh the prejudice caused to the school by accepting another pupil.

What happens during a school appeal hearing?

Appeals last for about 30 minutes, and generally follow this process: The representative of the admission authority will read out a statement to explain why your child has not been offered a place at the school. The panel will ask if you have any questions for the admission authority representative.

How long does it take to hear back from a school appeal?

Your appeal for a Reception, Junior Transfer or Secondary Transfer will be heard within 40 ‘school days’ of your appeal form being submitted. Hearings will be held within 30 ‘school days’ of the appeal being submitted for in-year applications.

What can I expect from a school appeal hearing?

You (or your representative) will be asked to put your case. You should explain your reasons for wanting your child to attend the school. The appeal hearing is confidential and you should include all information that is relevant to your case. You may not be able to add anything after the hearing.