Course Summary

Our School Admission Appeals online training course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to run the appeals process efficiently and in full compliance with the School Admission Appeals Code.

Join this training to understand the guidance and conduct your role effectively, ensuring hearings are consistent, fair, and compliant.

Analyse a range of case studies to understand the nuances of school admissions appeals and the legal grounds for refusal by the admissions authority. Understand the complexities involved in determining the merits of an appeal. Understand the requirements for oversubscription criteria required by the Admissions Code and how to determine the fairness and legality of such criteria.

Take part in an interactive exercise reviewing ‘real life’ appeal scenarios with a view to putting into practice what you have learnt from the course material.

Understand the process for different appeals, including those for children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP), and students applying to sixth forms and boarding schools.

By completing this course, you will be better prepared to carry out your role effectively, ensuring that all appeals are handled consistently, fairly, and in line with legal guidelines.