Appeals and Admissions 2019 - Programme

Wednesday 24 Apr 2019
ETC Venues- Victoria, London

09:00 to 09:45

09:45 to 10:00

10:00 to 10:30

10:00 – 10:30
OSA verdicts

Outcomes from OSA decisions:

Implications of the last 12 months of OSA verdicts, and how that will affect your appeals process

Philip Wood, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson LLP

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10:30 to 11:10

10:30 – 11:10
Prejudice statements

Writing a robust statement:

Ensure your Prejudice Statement is watertight and the top 5 tips for challenging the parent case

Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson

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11:10 to 11:20

11:20 to 11:50

11:50 to 12:40

11:50 – 12:40
1A: Mock appeal - Primary

Gain practical guidance on conducting an appeal efficiently, defending your school’s case effectively and challenging parent cases using the right language. Understand the implications of Infant Class Size Regulation on your school’s case.

Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson

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11:50 – 12:40
1B: Mock appeal - Secondary

Gain practical guidance on conducting an appeal efficiently, defending your school’s case effectively and challenging parent cases using the right language.

Philip Wood, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson

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12:40 to 13:40

12:40 – 13:40
Lunch
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13:40 to 14:10

13:40 – 14:10
Panel session

Hear from a broad range of perspectives on managing the appeals process effectively.

Jan Baines, School Admissions Manager, Northamptonshire County Council

Nicola Bennison, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 

Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson

Matt Lake, Clerk to Governors, The Bridge London Trust

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14:10 to 14:20

14:20 to 15:10

14:20 – 15:10
2A: Clerking

Understand how to support clerks in panel training, succint letter writing and conducting a hearing effectively

Matt Lake, Clerk to Governors, The Bridge London Trust

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14:20 – 15:10
2B: Parental legal representation

Be prepared for parental legal representation and know how to prepare for top 5 solicitors main angles of attack, using the right language and understanding what does and does not constitute a reasonable information request.

Nicola Bennison, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland

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15:10 to 15:30

15:30 to 16:20

15:30 – 16:20
3A: Online appeals strategy

Reduce the number of appeals and queries by efficiently informing yet compliantly deterring unsubstantiated cases through an effective online strategy.

Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson

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15:30 – 16:20
3B: Admissions criteria and consultation

Know how to change your admissions criteria through consultation to meet your strategic needs and understand what changes you can and can’t make.

Laura Berman, Partner, Stone King

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16:20