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Independent Appeal Panel Member

Central Bedfordshire Council

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Are you interested in education and want to get involved? Would you like to assist in an important service for schools and residents of Central Bedfordshire?

If so, Governance Services are currently recruiting volunteers to be members of the school appeals panel. As an impartial service provided to parents and schools, the role of the independent panel is to consider a parent or carer’s appeal, if their child is not offered a place at their preferred school. If you:

are familiar with the education system in the Local Authority’s area or are a parent of a registered pupil at a school.
would like to become involved in an impartial service provided to parents and schools.
are interested in education and can offer some time on an occasional basis.
have excellent questioning skills, the ability to analyse information, as well as the interpersonal skills to work with other panel members to reach decisions on appeals.
would be able to balance evidence given by parents and the school and make objective decisions considering the relevant legislation.
This work can be very rewarding, and your contribution could really make a difference to families and schools in Central Bedfordshire.

Legal

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Reading & Writing

Independent Appeal Panels are made up of three individuals. Together the panels hear evidence from the school and the parents making applications. Our Panel Members work to ensure that the parents have a fair and independent hearing, have been given the opportunity to put their case forward and that the points they have made have been taken in account and carefully considered. The Panel deal with appeals competently, fairly and within the law. They are mindful that the information being considered is confidential and sensitive.

This role can be incredibly rewarding as it allows families an opportunity to have their views examined and heard in detail and you are contributing to the administration of this. People have found that it assists with their evaluation and reviewing skills as well as working as part of a team as you have to consider with your colleagues on the Panel the evidence presented in each case.

we ask that you are able to commit at least one day per month. In high season (May to July) there may be the time where panel will need to hear cases over the course of 3 days in a week. If you were to take part in such a hearing there would not be the expectation for you to take part in the following months unless you wish to do so.

Further location details may be provided below.

Anika Smith

Our appeals are conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams

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you would be working from home as our appeals are conducted virtually

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