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Recruitment Of Voluntary Members For Education Appeal Committees And Local Attendance Councils

South Ayrshire Council is presently recruiting volunteer members to sit on Education Appeal Committees and Local Attendance Councils. Education Appeal Committees are required by statute to hear appeals against a refused placing request or an appeal against an exclusion from school. Local Attendance Councils meet to hear cases involving pupils whose attendance at school is extremely poor and where they have not responded to any action taken by the school. Attendance cases are normally referred to the Attendance Council by the school.

South Ayrshire Council is seeking to recruit volunteers who are genuinely interested in the education of children. Volunteer members will be drawn from parents who have children of school age; individuals who in the opinion of the authority have experience in education; or individuals who in the opinion of the authority are acquainted with the educational arrangements within South Ayrshire. Volunteer members do not require any qualifications and full training will be provided before you take up the position.

If you are currently in employment, it is essential that you speak to your employer before applying to become a volunteer member as time off would be required during normal working hours. There is no remuneration for being a voluntary member, however, any travelling expenses incurred in relation to an Appeal Committee or Attendance Council will be met by the authority.

Please click on the following links which will take you to the application form and additional information.

Application For Membership Of South Ayrshire Council’s Education Appeal Committees And Local Attendance Councils
Information for Volunteer Members
Availability Form