Appealing Admission

We can advise you on relevant considerations to be made when completing a preference form, and how to appeal a decision not to offer a place at a particular school. We can also advise you on how and when you can challenge a decision of the appeal panel through court proceedings, if you are unsuccessful at an appeal hearing.

School admission appeals and advice

One of the most important decisions in your child’s life is when you, as  a parent,  decide which schools you will nominate on your child’s parental preference form. Many parents mistakenly believe that you have a right to choose a school for your child. It therefore comes as a shock when the child is allocated to a school that has not been nominated or considered as appropriate.

We have a dedicated team of solicitors who are able to assist:

Often parents feel reassured when they are provided with definitive advice how likely they are to succeed in getting a place for their child or when the burden of running the appeal is lifted by the preparation of a case summary or representation at the appeal process itself.

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