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Anybody else watching the letterbox, waiting for appeal result letter?

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 14:44

It's been a week and still nothing :( It's driving me crazy, I can't seem to do anything except watch for the postman all day!

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appealtakingovermylife · 12/06/2014 17:27

My appeal was today, were told at the end that the letters will all be posted 1st class on 25th so will receive 2 weeks today, can't cope with the wait.

cherrybaby12 · 11/06/2014 23:25

gosh...that's horrible for you both. They so know us parents are under so much pressure and at the end of the day its our child's future that will be affected , I don't know why they would take that tone. Sounds very Court room drama. Sorry that you experienced it. I found the whole thing stressful and so glad i'm over that hurdle. I can only keep in mind if not successful that I did all that I could and not to beat myself up mentally what if ? Maybe tomorrows post will bring hopefully good news for you. Keep us posted x

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 23:08

All the appeals were heard on the same day for our school and it's within 7 days in our area - even that's not a promise though, it's "wherever possible". Cherry, they weren't asking particularly difficult questions (though a lot of totally irrelevant ones), it was the way they spoke to us - my husband was struggling with answering one question and when he didn't immediately answer in one succinct phrase, the school rep snapped "Answer the question!" at him Shock

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cherrybaby12 · 11/06/2014 22:46

wow..the school rep aggressive ! what were they asking ? I had my appeal in 2 stages. The 1st was a day before with all the other appellants. This was our chance to question the LA/School rep in front of the panel and prove the school could take over the PAN. Then our personal appointment was with the clerk, LA rep and the panel. The LA rep looked like she agreed with us by the end by her body language but could take the panel either way when going back over it all. 14 days...I hope to be put out of my misery very soon.

HouseofEliot · 11/06/2014 22:42

Ours was the week before half term they told us we would hear the following week but we heard the week after. Most stressful time of my life since 3rd March.

eddiemairswife · 11/06/2014 22:37

You are supposed to be informed within 5 school days of the decision. The panel can't make decisions until they have heard all the appeals for the school.

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 22:12

14 days?!?!?!?!

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HouseofEliot · 11/06/2014 21:39

Ours came 14 days after the appeal. I spent every day checking the post. We went away and all I could think of was the letter. I even got my parents to open the post.

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 20:55

It irritates me that they say they can't email the letters because everyone needs to receive their letters at the same time, which is why they use post. But surely an email is far more likely to be on time than a letter!

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 20:54

I think our case was quite strong on paper but, like you, I don't feel I answered the questions very well and there was lots I should have said but didn't. The school rep questioning us was very aggressive and this really put me off as I hadn't expected it at all - it was like being in a courtroom drama! I just want to know now as I'm so sick of trying to second-guess it and play through it all over and over in my head - I am exhausted! I keep over-analysing every little comment the chair made too...

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cherrybaby12 · 11/06/2014 20:34

Our appeal was last Thursday but I know they were still hearing more appeals on the Friday. The panel said approx 5 days so I thinking Friday/Sat post. My tummy is turning over thinking about it. I feel we didn't put our case across that strongly as I was nervous and upset and I'm so not good at answering on the spot questions but did do lots of supporting evidence paperwork and read a 3 page statement out why our child should go to that school. who knows.... how do you think your one went ?

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LucasNorthCanSpookMeAnytime · 11/06/2014 20:10

Ours was last Wednesday, when was yours? Our letters haven't even been posted yet!

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cherrybaby12 · 11/06/2014 20:07

Yep, me to. Should be this week as had our appeal last week. Horrible time waiting. It's been a nightmare from the start and never dream end up appealing. If its a no then the next battle is to keep a positive outlook for the sake of our DD. When did you do your appeal ?