Volunteering opportunity – Lincolnshire school admission appeals

Small children running across a school yard

New volunteers are needed to sit on the board of independent panel members who hear and decide school admission appeals countywide.

When a child is refused a place at a school or academy of their choice, they are entitled to appeal the decision. Panel members hear the submissions of both the school and the parents, consider these and make a decision as to whether the refusal should be upheld or overruled.

Some appeals will be heard in person, while others will take place online via Microsoft Teams. This is a volunteer position, but any travel expenses will be reimbursed.

All application forms must be received by 31 October 2022. Training will take place in November 2022.

If you would like to request an application form or would like an informal chat regarding this opportunity, please contact Jessica Hart or Ellen Healy at LegalAppeals@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Published: 8th August 2022