Appeal done....here is some feedback..

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:41 pm

Well...thank god its over..but I have to say the panel were very easy to talk to and we were even laughing...!

So, I was 1hour 10 mins late going in...

Read my appeal...I will post it on here if im lucky in being succesful..basically I took the line of, I will answer their questions in my speech...right or wrong know will know..

They asked afterwards 3 questions from each

Did he finish the paper?
Did you look around the G schools?
Which one did he like?
How much do you think the extenuating circumstances effected him?
A question regarding a paper I quoted reagrding moving schools to much(specific to my case)
The lady from the council asked about his recommendation and asked did I ask about why the 3 with 119 so I told the truth saying that the HT couldnt give him anymore as he only got that in year 5. She said (quickly interupppitng one of the panel) heads do things different ways.
Another question was regarding his French Horn.
Another regarding what did he want to do later in life

Hmm..might remember more as they come to me..but only me in there...then I left his books..the few I had...and that was that.

They were highlighting things as I read my stuff...umm...think thats it for now..

Phil

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:00 pm

Another one just popped into my mind...

Does he know youre appealing?
How does he feel about it?

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:50 pm

Another one remembered...

How did he find the practice papers?

I said he enjoyed them, as they were like a game like doing sudoku..(think thats how you spell it)

stressed mum · Post by **stressed mum** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:42 pm

Hi Phil
Thanks for all your feedback it is really helpful to all going through this awful ordeal.
Hope the wait is not too long for you and good luck
SM

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:49 pm

Thanks...
remembered another one...as I reply it over in my mind...ha ha

What is his favourite subject?

Mum of 1 and 1 to go · Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:27 pm

Good luck Phil. June seems an long way off for us.

Your posts have been helpful.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:32 pm

Thanks..Im trying to remember them all...think i might have them all now...

Phil

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:36 pm

Ha ha...i keep reading it over and over to see if i can draw any conclusions...you know like a driving test used to be...if they gave you a motorway question...lol

Phil

Last time Mum · Post by **Last time Mum** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:29 pm

Hi Phil

Thanks for posting details of your experience - it really helps us all still waiting to go to our appeals. I still have another week to go and every time I think of it I feel sick. I just want to get it over and done with now and move on from having it hanging over my head since November.

I really hope your appeal is successful - won't be long now till you know.

Good Luck to everyone still waiting......

Ana

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:49 pm

Hi last time mum,

It really wasnt a bad experience..the panel were very nice and friendly..i felt very much at ease. Still doesnt make you feel it went well or even trying to second guess what they thought...

Phil