Advice on appealing a placing request refusal? (Glasgiow school)

[Cathbell]

Hi,
Just heard that my son's placing request for primary has been refused. Has anyone been through the appeal system before? Not sure where to start as he diesn't have priority through siblings etc and the request was on the basis of the school providing outdoor education (he goes to Woodland kindergarten and we want to continue that kind of learning) plus other language teaching as not offered at his local school. We just loved the school and everything about it and didn't like the local one so really wanted him to go there. It's a really popular school though, more do this year after excellent reports so not sure what I can say to make a particular case for him etc...
Any helpful hints or previous experience of this that might help???

[AMJ3]

I went through an appeals process down in England. Not sure it's the same. Basis of appeal was simple. I needed a school with wrap around care as we r both working parents. Going to an alternative school meant I would have to leave work just to do the school run. I provided evidence of employment hrs, evidence of daughter being in full time care since one year old and that none of the 4/5 schools nearest to me had after school clubs or breakfast clubs.
My appeal was declined and I had my daughter attend school in the neighbouring town. School run is an 18 mile drive daily but a price I have to pay for being employed. ( don't get me started on this).
One parent who's appeal was successful talked only about the emotional impact it would have on her child. Child was shy, difficult to make friends, etc etc. Would gave adverse affect on her learning and development if taken away from friends etc. Emotional blackmail works. Not sure if u can work on that angle??? Good luck.

[Cathbell]

Thanks for your replies. I don't holdout much hope as there isn't compelling reason e xcept they prioritise outdoor learning which other local schools haven't facilities for, and teach languages, again as others don't. This us why the school is so popular. My Son is very lively and struggles to concentrate and have seen amazing benefits Of outdoor learning at his outdoor kindergarten so very keen to continue, but I suppose those benefits will apply to all kids attending the school so can't argue he would be damaged in any way by not attending just that they offer what I want and think he will hugely benefit from. I need to work out whether it's even worth appealing. I hate this process!

[Cathbell]

Also even smaller class sizes here, max 25 in P1

[Cathbell]

Thanks, I think you're right. Worth at least a try!

[josh07]

Waiting to hear if my son has got a placing request for secondary school think i will have to appeal does anyone know the chances of it making a difference its Glasgow City Council