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headteacher support at appeal

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:55 pm
by sue1
Dear Etienne

please can you tell me what you think of headteachers attending the appeal. I know a case where the headteacher attended, answered some of the questions and the appeal was won. Thank you

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:12 pm
by Etienne
I think it can be very helpful if a headteacher is willing to come along and support an appeal.

Not all heads will want to do this, of course, because if they are willing to do it for one appellant, it puts them under pressure to do it for everyone!

Some LAs discourage heads from attending, some actually attempt to prohibit it.

Regards