Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

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Pinecone
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

Post by Pinecone »

I would also be concerned about the impartiality of the panel member
I am wondering how panel members are chosen?

In my own area, I have never seen an advert for recruiting appeal panel members (either for any of the academies or the local authority that runs appeals on behalf of some of the academies). I believe that they cannot have a connection to the admission authority (or any person working for it) or the local authority - is that right?

How do they recruit and would it be acceptable to enquire at appeal as to how they were appointed /suitability to the role /experience /training /etc?

For our appeal we were just told the panel members initial and surname, e.g. C Smith, D Brown.

Thank you.
Etienne
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

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I am wondering how panel members are chosen?
In my own area, I have never seen an advert for recruiting appeal panel members
Does this help answer the question?
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeals/general#a30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Etienne
bucksdad8623
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

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We had our appeal decision letter yesterday, it was a yes :D
I still can't quite believe it, my DD is really happy and somewhat nervous of the prospect of going to grammar school.
The whole appeal process is so daunting and without the support and advice from Etienne, Sally-Anne, Guest55 and everyone else who has offered encouragement, I wouldn't have known where to start yet alone have a successful outcome.
Thank you all so much, I can't stress enough how grateful I am for the help.
Thank you
Guest55
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Post by Guest55 »

Fantastic news! Which school did you get [PM if you prefer]?

You worked so hard for that place that I hope everything goes well :D
heartmum
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

Post by heartmum »

Well done bucksdad8623, I've been following your thread (have been through the trauma of appeals in my time :shock: ) so lovely to hear of your DDs good news :D
Heartmum x x x
Etienne
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

Post by Etienne »

Well done, bucksdad8623! Wonderful news! :D

Cases don't come much more complicated than yours (SAP, SRP, qualification, prejudice).

Many congratulations.
Etienne
mad?
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Great news bucksdad8623!
mad?
Sally-Anne
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You have done so well to win such a complex appeal, and I am delighted for you and your DD. :D
bucksdad8623
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Re: Selection Review , prove it wasn't FCO

Post by bucksdad8623 »

Thank you all for your kind words.
Best of luck to everyone, things have a habit of working out well in the end.
Don't give up.
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