New members sought for West Lothian school appeals committee

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West Lothian Council is looking for more people to help decide on school appeals.

Additional members are being sought for the Placing in Schools Appeal Committee, which considers appeals against the refusal of school placing request or against exclusion from schools.

The committee is made up of three members comprising one elected member of the council, one person considered to have expertise in education (usually retired head or depute head teachers) and one parent of a child in education at a school in West Lothian.

Meetings are held as and when appeals are received. However, in May and June each year, the number of appeals increases substantially due to applications to some schools being greater than the number of places available.

For more information or to apply, download an application form at www.westlothian.gov.uk/school-placing-appeal-committee, email [email protected] or telephone [phone].