Posting appeal forms
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Posting appeal forms
Hi Just a quick question
Can we post the appeal forms for Bucks Special delivery. I am not expecting the HT report till Wed and did want to leave anything to chance with the christmas post starting ! Thanks Sue.
Can we post the appeal forms for Bucks Special delivery. I am not expecting the HT report till Wed and did want to leave anything to chance with the christmas post starting ! Thanks Sue.
Good question, Sue.
I think everyone would be wise to use either "special delivery", or "recorded signed for", or to deliver in person to Reception at County Hall and to try asking for a receipt.
Be sure to include the acknowledgement postcard with a stamp on it.
Personally I'd use "recorded signed for". The Appeals Office will understand about the Christmas post, so I don't think there'd be an issue if the papers were just a little late, provided there is proof they were posted ahead of the deadline.
I think everyone would be wise to use either "special delivery", or "recorded signed for", or to deliver in person to Reception at County Hall and to try asking for a receipt.
Be sure to include the acknowledgement postcard with a stamp on it.
Personally I'd use "recorded signed for". The Appeals Office will understand about the Christmas post, so I don't think there'd be an issue if the papers were just a little late, provided there is proof they were posted ahead of the deadline.
Etienne
If going in person to County Hall:
They're sometimes busy at Reception. To speed things up, it might be an idea to type out a receipt ready for them to sign, e.g. "Envelope from Mr/Mrs X, addressed to Appeals Office, received by Reception at County Hall on such and such a date:
Signed ...................... (Reception)"
I don't know if they'll be happy with this, but I can't see why not. I'm aware of a previous case where forms went astray after being delivered personally to Reception. When asked why she hadn't requested a receipt, the parent replied "I did, but they said they were too busy .......!"
Just a suggestion
They're sometimes busy at Reception. To speed things up, it might be an idea to type out a receipt ready for them to sign, e.g. "Envelope from Mr/Mrs X, addressed to Appeals Office, received by Reception at County Hall on such and such a date:
Signed ...................... (Reception)"
I don't know if they'll be happy with this, but I can't see why not. I'm aware of a previous case where forms went astray after being delivered personally to Reception. When asked why she hadn't requested a receipt, the parent replied "I did, but they said they were too busy .......!"
Just a suggestion
Etienne
Good advice - for all my son's appeal paperwork, and subsequent acceptance of a place, I enclosed a SAE postcard stating 'envelope addressed to xyz received at County Hall on ... date'. This worked a treat, and was always returned to me promptly, complete with County Hall rubber stamp.
Take no chances!
Take no chances!
There is an acknowledgement card in with the appeal forms, but as far as I can remember this is for completion by the Appeals Office.
When the lady I referred to above was next asked "Why didn't you raise the alarm when your acknowledgement card wasn't posted back to you, she said "I wasn't sure how long to wait - I didn't want to make a fuss ............"
Anyway, I always favour the belt and braces approach.
As ex depressed mum says, take no chances!
When the lady I referred to above was next asked "Why didn't you raise the alarm when your acknowledgement card wasn't posted back to you, she said "I wasn't sure how long to wait - I didn't want to make a fuss ............"
Anyway, I always favour the belt and braces approach.
As ex depressed mum says, take no chances!
Etienne