The clerk must provide an independent and impartial service. The clerk’s role is to ensure that all panel members have received the appropriate training and make the necessary administrative arrangements for hearings (unless a separate appeals administrator is appointed for this purpose); to notify the parties of the order of proceedings in advance of the hearing; to respond to queries from appellants in advance of the hearing, or to identify the appropriate person to provide a response; to be an independent source of advice (or to seek appropriate advice) on procedure and on admissions law; to keep an accurate record of proceedings; and to provide the parties with written notification of the panel’s decision. School Admission Appeals Code 2022
The training session will cover the following key topics:
- An overview of the School Admission Appeals Code 2022
- The appeals timetable for admissions
- Preparation of the schedule and the documentation required
- Structure and clarification of roles and responsibilities
- Differences between Infant Class Size appeals and Prejudice appeals
- Considerations for panel members during both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the appeals process
- Effective techniques for questioning school representatives and appellants
- Essential components to be included in the clerk’s notes
- Common challenges that may arise throughout the appeal process
- Protocols for managing complaints submitted to the Department for Education
Please contact Sharon Oliver Consultancy to discuss your training requirements and for a quote on the cost of the training.