School Appeals help please

[charlieandlola]

I am confused as to the timings of appeals - This is for Y7 entry to an academy this September.

I have written in to say that I wish to appeal.

Do I need to submit my full appeal case within 20 school days, or do I have to wait until I get the letter saying the date of appeal, and then submit it. It seems odd that I have to submit my case in March, and don't get to hear the Academy's point of view until June.

Does the Ben Rooney book still work for Academy appeals, or is it only useful for local authority schools?

Thanks

Thanks Tiggytape.

Hi Charlie,

I am appealing to an academy and can verify that the Ben Rooney book is indeed helpful.

I also think that it is pants that the LEA get to see our argument for much longer than we get to see theirs. The more research that you can do the better you will be able to anticipate the sort of areas that the LEA may present.

So yes ; I would recommend the Rooney book for a starter!

Good Luck x