Does anyone have any experience of School Appeals Services?

[Dancergirl]

Came across them online, they seem to be experienced and reputable but just wondering if anyone has any personal experience?

Only as a Panelist hearing Appeals. Not positive.
They aren't going to be able to do anything you can't do just as well yourselves, by asking on here! It's not a court of law - you really don't need someone making obscure points about the use of plurals in admissions criteria...

I did an appeal for my friend that was successful (the only one out of 13 apparently). I got lots of help from Prh47bridge who was amazing in reading documents and answering questions. And admissions and tiggytape helped a lot on my first thread.
I talked to a lawyer initially and even he admitted that many appeals panels don't like lawyers.

Thank you, so where should I start for advice?

Post on here! There are a number of us who sit on panels, as well as those who have gone through the process as parents. We're all happy to help.

Thank you patricia I'd rather not post the details on a public forum, can I PM you please?

Yes of course, no problem.

As I've been mentioned on this thread, you can PM me too as well if you want a second opinion.

Thank you

There should be some kind of Mumsnet OBE for people like Prh47bridge

theworldisfullofidiots agreed!