Primary & Secondary School Admission Offers: The Appeal Process, What You Need to Know

Introduction

This is an issue that arises each year at the point of offers being made with large amounts of publicity, and likely more than usual given the VAT announcement for private schools that is likely to impact those in the maintained school admissions.

In order to advise clients, it is necessary to have an understanding of this guidance and the relevant steps in the process. It is also helpful to think pragmatically in respect of these appeals and how best to use legal fees.

Given the high stakes in respect of school admissions and placement offers, it is imperative that this is a process that is successful for clients.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Appeal timelines
• Evidence gathering and timelines
• Consideration of the two-stage process
• Stage one of the appeal
• Stage two
• Multiple appeals
• Factors to consider
• Key information relating to infant classes
• The School Admissions Code
• Appealing a decision

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 15th December 2025

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