School Appeals Advice and Support in the Local Education Authority of Nottingham City Council
SJC Consultancy supplies advice and support for school admissions appeals within the Local Education Authority of Nottingham City Council.
Have you been refused a place for your child to attend their preferred school?
You can apply for any school you wish for your child, but this does not mean you will be given a place at that school. Most popular schools are over-subscribed, which means every year disappointed families, like yourselves, need to consider all their options and make decisions about what to do next.
Every parent who is refused a place for their child must be offered the right of appeal.
If you decide to appeal you will find yourself on a lengthy journey, that in normal circumstances can be difficult to navigate due to legal obstacles and official procedures and protocols. You may often feel anxious and stressed leading up to the appeal hearing, which can be extremely daunting, often likened to a 'mini court' with feelings of being 'on trial'.
Whilst the appeal hearings are meant to be informal, they come under the umbrella of a ‘tribunal’ and must follow statutory legal requirements. Therefore, with having to adhere to such strict legal parameters, appeal hearings are mostly very formal occasions.