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Tips for staying composed during an online secondary school appeal

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Mummyspider27 · 10/05/2026 16:51

I’m worried about crying in my secondary school appeal, it’s online. Any tips to try and stop myself appreciated!! Every time I read it I get choked up xx

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Putneyparent · Yesterday 17:28

Mummyspider27 · Yesterday 16:24

Thank you. I’m so sorry yours wasn’t successful.

I’m so worried my summary won’t cover the parts I need because I’ll fluff my words or miss something vital so that is why I have written something. I hope I am allowed to read it out but I will prepare myself for not.

Water and tissues is a great shout. I will do that.

It’s felt like the longest wait since 2nd March and seems I won’t get the results of my appeal until July which is sooo long away xx

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Thank you @Mummyspider27 . I'm glad that at least now, we know the outcome and we can move on and it does feel like a cloud has been lifted and we can move on. We were just unlucky with the lottery of how the places are allocated and the Panel didn't think our case outweighed the schools. They kept stressing they were having to find 20 place for children with ECHPs.

The Panel will/should have all the vital elements from your evidence - I suggest you summary focuses on the key points - if you only had a minute what would you say?

Waiting until July is torture, feel for you. Work on your Plan B now.

As others have said, prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Wishing you the best.

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