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Help make decisions that support families and schools

by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Due to the limited availability of school places, not everyone is successful in securing their child a place at their preferred school. When this happens, parents/carers have the right to appeal against the authority’s decision. School appeals are heard by an independent panel consisting of three individuals. As a panel member, you will read the case papers in advance of the hearing, actively participate in the appeal hearing and decide whether to uphold or dismiss the appeal.

To ensure panels are inclusive, we are looking for people from all backgrounds with different experiences and skills.

No qualifications or previous experience is needed as you will receive training and you will be supported by the School Appeals Clerks.

Organisation description

Sandwell Council is a local authority committed to ensuring Sandwell is a great place, where the community is proud to belong and for children to grow up and be given access to the tools to succeed.

Contact

Vicki White
07721 337716
DSU_SchoolAppeals@sandwell.gov.uk
www.sandwell.gov.uk

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

Decisive, empathetic, good listener, reliable, courteous, effective communicator

Experience gained

Good questioning skills, knowledge of education/schools in Sandwell and how places are allocated, the pressures schools face. Volunteers will be able to operate to the principles of natural justice ensuring a fair, transparent and impartial appeal hearing is achieved

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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