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Midlothian Council
- VO104943
As an Education Appeals Panel member, you’ll listen to families about why they believe their child should be offered a different school place, hear the school’s position, and make an impartial decision based on the evidence.
Interest can be registering by emailing [email protected]
Experience required
Able to pass a Level 1 Children PVG Disclosure Check (cost reimbursed)
You must be:
· A parent of a child of school age, OR
· Someone with experience in education, OR
· Someone with knowledge about educational condition in Midlothian
Travel details
Local bus routes
Travel expenses
Full reimbursement of Disclosure Check.
Support
Training details
Full training in April-May 2026 (online, plus reading materials)
· Mock hearings which will allow panel members to observe and understand the hearing process before participating in an arranged hearing.
· Support from experienced clerks at every hearing
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Able to pass a Level 1 Children PVG Disclosure Check (cost reimbursed)
You must be:
· A parent of a child of school age, OR
· Someone with experience in education, OR
· Someone with knowledge about educational condition in Midlothian
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Education Appeals Panel member with Midlothian Council
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Democratic Service Officers, Midlothian Council
Democratic Service Officers, Midlothian Council
Email address: [email protected]
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Education Appeals Panel member with Midlothian Council.
Midlothian Council and Midlothian Councilhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO104943.