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How to submit an appeal

Guidance for submitting an appeal

We strongly advise that you read through all the information provided before you submit an appeal. This is to ensure you are fully informed of the appeals process and what circumstances the panel can and cannot consider.

Please complete the appeal form and return with supporting information to governance.support@torbay.gov.uk

If you wish to submit your appeal by post together with supporting information please send it to:

Torbay Independent Appeals Panel
c/o Governance Support
Torbay Council
Town Hall
Castle Circus
Torquay
TQ1 3DR

What sort of information should I provide?

Your appeal should include the reasons why you want your child to go to the school you prefer.  Also, include any reasons why you believe your child’s year group at the school is not actually full.

Whatever your reason for appealing, you should provide in advance as much information in support of your appeal as you can.  This might include personal circumstances, such as medical information. Where this is relevant, it is helpful to provide copies of doctor’s notes as supporting evidence.

Please note that the late introduction of evidence may not be considered by the panel.

If you have additional evidence to support your appeal such as medical records, legal documentation, letters from your child’s current school or any other proof of circumstances which you are unable to include at the time of submitting your appeal form, you can send this directly to Governance Support either by email or post (address above). 

Please ensure it is clearly marked with your child’s name and date of appeal. 

What will happen after I have submitted my appeal form?

The letter acknowledging receipt of your appeal gives an indication which month your appeal is likely to be heard.  At least 10 school days before the appeal hearing you will be sent a letter advising you of the date and time of your appeal. 

The letter will also include the following information:

  • details of how the appeal hearing will be carried out;
  • the rules the Panel must follow when determining appeals;
  • the names of the Panel Members; and
  • a date that any additional information should be submitted by if you haven’t done so already.

Approximately seven working days before the appeal hearing the items listed below will be sent to you, the Panel and the admission authority:

  • letter from the Clerk reconfirming the date and time of your appeal;
  • a statement prepared by the admission authority;
  • a copy of your appeal form; and
  • copies of any additional information you have submitted.

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