Wilmington Grammar 2 stage Appeal

[Uncle Buck]

Morning All!
Now have a letter about our WGSB Appeal. It's in two parts? Looked here for info but it's quite general. Anybody have local advice or been to a two- stager? Do parents ask questions from the floor? Does it mean the panel won't discuss oversubsction in the second part when it's just us and the panel?
Thanks guys
Buck

[Etienne]

Welcome!

Advice on appeals applies everywhere because it's a national system.

The only local difference is likely to be whether or not to have a grouped stage one with all the parents.

Do parents ask questions from the floor?

They must certainly be given the opportunity.
The normal agenda is:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeals/general#a40" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Does it mean the panel won't discuss oversubsction in the second part when it's just us and the panel?

Oversubscription/prejudice is the school's case, not yours!
It is dealt with at stage 1.
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... -school#c1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stage 2 is your case. At stage 2 you counter the case for prejudice by putting forward your reasons for wanting or needing a place at the school.
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... -school#c2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The panel then has to decide (assuming the child is qualified) whether or not your reasons for wanting a place are strong enough to outweigh the school's case for prejudice.

[Uncle Buck]

Thank you Etienne - Your reply makes things a whole lot clearer, the links are very helpful!
Best
Buck