Placing in schools


The Committee Services Section organise and clerk all meetings of the Council’s Placing in Schools Appeal Committee on behalf of the Council Secretary.

We are keen to find out the views of the parents/guardians involved in this process and where possible improve the experience of making an appeal I would be obliged if you could spare the time to complete the following short questionnaire. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Please score the following by placing a cross in the appropriate box.

Committee services - paperwork and staff

1 Information on the appeals procedure was enclosed with the acknowledgement letter sent to you by Committee Services. Did you consider this information to be:
Excellent Good Average Poor
2 Did you find the manner and helpfulness of the officer from Committee Services who dealt with any telephone calls you made about your appeal:
Excellent Good Average Poor
3 How clear was the agenda for your appeal and accompanying letter:
Excellent Good Average Poor

City Chambers accommodation

4 Was the quality and suitability of the waiting area and refreshments supplied:
Excellent Good Average Poor
5 How suitable was the meeting room where your appeal was heard?
Excellent Good Average Poor

The meeting and decision

6 The Chairperson of your appeal committee introduced the members and officers present and outlined the procedures to be followed. Did you consider this introduction to be:
Excellent Good Average Poor
7 How clear was the decision of the appeal committee given to you either in person or in writing:
Excellent Good Average Poor

Overall impression and suggestions

8 What was your overall impression of the process of making an appeal to the Placing in Schools Appeal Committee?
Excellent Good Average Poor
9 Do you have any suggestions for improving the process for parents/guardians?