When a parent prefers their child to attend a school, which is not the nearest appropriate school and no places are available, there will be an opportunity to discuss this with the Special Educational Needs Officer. If a parent wishes to appeal for a place in their preferred school, the appeal will be through the Special Educational Needs Tribunal, rather than through a local panel. Details of how to appeal are included within the information provided in the special educational needs procedures.

Further details may be obtained from the Special Educational Needs Section, Town Hall, Darlington; telephone (01325)388850.