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Do you have any experience of cases like this one, regarding the strength of our argument?
Yes, and it does sound to me as if you have the makings of a good case - but I can't of course claim to know what your individual panel members will think.
It also depends to some extent on how the school words its support. If I'm cautious, it's because I have in the past seen recommendations such as "
an asset on the playing field" and "
a good man to have in a tight corner"!
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Our son’s current teachers are incredibly supportive - is there a benefit to them joining us at the appeal?
If there's a face to face or video hearing, I think so - especially if they stay on topic, and don't stray on to character and non-academic extra-curricular activities!
See B48:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b48(ignore the arguments to counter oversubscription.)
See also choice of language, B41:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b41Do the teachers normally attend appeals to support their pupils?
If this is an exception, they should say so because it is likely to make a good impression (showing how strongly they feel about the case).
Please let me know if I can be of any further help.