Volunteer to be a member of the Schools Admissions Appeal Panel

About the role of the Schools Admissions Appeal Panel

The role of Schools Admissions Appeal Panel is to ensure a fair and independent hearing for parents or carers who aren’t happy with the school place their child has been offered.

The panel is set up under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 and the Education Act 2002.

We invite all members of the community to apply. The role is particularly suitable if you're a school governor, although you can't hear appeals relating to your own school.   

What the role involves

Being a panel member can be a rewarding experience for those who wish to support their community.

You would be working as part of an established pool of trained panel members who listen to school appeals.

The panel hears admissions appeals all year, during term-time, between 9am and 4pm. Appeal days are flexible and held at Hove Town Hall.

Find out more about the appeal process and timetables.

You don't need any specific experience or formal qualifications, but you should be a good listener, communicator and have clear decision-making skills. We will provide full training.

The role is voluntary, but we pay for lunch, parking and travel expenses.  

For more information, or to apply, send an email to the Schools Appeals Team.