Education Appeals
Education Appeals give parents and pupils an independent review of important decisions to exclude a child from school or not to admit a child to school. This tells you how to appeal and what happens at an appeal hearing. You can also download appeals form below.
School admissions appeals
If your child has been refused admission at a Lambeth community or voluntary-controlled school of your choice, you have a legal right to appeal against this decision to an independent Appeals Panel. This will be processed by Democratic services. (Details below). If you wish to appeal for admission for a foundation, academy or voluntary-aided (church) school, appeals are dealt with via the school itself. Please contact the school directly for details.
School exclusion appeals
If your child has been permanently excluded from a school in Lambeth, you have a legal right to appeal against this decision to an independent Appeals Panel.
Appeal process
To appeal you must fill in an appeal form giving your reasons why you think the decision was wrong and return it to the Democratic Services Team at Lambeth Town Hall (the address is on the form). Democratic Services will make arrangements for an independent Appeals Panel to consider the case.
The Panel members are independent people who have experience in education and understand about the education service in Lambeth. They are independent of both the Council, and the school involved.
If you need help, or would like more information about appealing then please contact Democratic Services on 020 7926 2183/2167.
Use the following links for more information and appeal forms:
How do I appeal if my child is not given a place at primary or secondary school?
How do I appeal if my child is excluded from school?
How do I become an Education Appeals Panel member?