The first thing to do is find as much information to support your child's case and don't be afraid as the authorities have to help you.

Start to build up your file, here are some links to give you details of what is required

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/sacode/ The new School Admissions Code of Practice and School Admission Appeals Code of Practice came into force on 31 January 2003, and replace the Code of Practice on School Admissions and Code of Practice on School Admission Appeals. Down loadable from this DFES site

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/96056-bv.htm#444 Extract of part of the education act.

http://www.lgo.org.uk/pdf/specialreport3.pdf Link to advice given to members of appeal boards to substantiate your grounds of appeal

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/ This site will give you details of the school reports

http://www.governors.fsnet.co.uk/ Information site which the schools and appeal panels use to assist them.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/netcapacity/ Worksheets used by schools to assess capacity

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/performancetables/ DfES School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly Performance Tables)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning Education and learning Information site

http://www.home-ed.co.uk/methods.html Home Education Information Pages

http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/article/view/213/1/32 Home Education Information Pages

http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/Templates/Topic.asp?NodeID=90534 Children and the Law from the Childrens Legal Centre.

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