by susieq » Fri May 17, 2013 9:22 pm
Almost all applications under social and medical need are submitted with supporting letters from amongst others, doctors, consultants, social workers etc. I have known these individuals turn up at the appeal hearing to support the parents etc but this does not necessarily aid a case. The appeals panel must take into consideration the information submitted at the time of application and the decision made on the basis of that information. Should the school/admission authority have asked for more information on the basis of the information you submitted at the time of application , if yes then you may have a case. The key with any appeal is to stress why Belleville or whatever school in question is the only one/best one suitable for your child. You need as much evidence as possible why it is Belleville and no other, be as specific as possible . Most panels will take the view that children quickly adapt to a new environment, they will also take the view that teachers and staff change so your case should avoid referring to specific members of staff who you regard as key for your child eg specific SEN workers. Distance from school can be an exceptional factor but you will really have to show that there is no other way that a school further away would be suitable . This is usually because of a permanent physical impairment . Hope this helps , good luck
Almost all applications under social and medical need are submitted with supporting letters from amongst others, doctors, consultants, social workers etc. I have known these individuals turn up at the appeal hearing to support the parents etc but this does not necessarily aid a case. The appeals panel must take into consideration the information submitted at the time of application and the decision made on the basis of that information. Should the school/admission authority have asked for more information on the basis of the information you submitted at the time of application , if yes then you may have a case. The key with any appeal is to stress why Belleville or whatever school in question is the only one/best one suitable for your child. You need as much evidence as possible why it is Belleville and no other, be as specific as possible . Most panels will take the view that children quickly adapt to a new environment, they will also take the view that teachers and staff change so your case should avoid referring to specific members of staff who you regard as key for your child eg specific SEN workers. Distance from school can be an exceptional factor but you will really have to show that there is no other way that a school further away would be suitable . This is usually because of a permanent physical impairment . Hope this helps , good luck
