Islington Council has appointed a pool of individuals to serve on Independent Admission Appeal Panels and Independent Review Panels, which will consider appeals against school admissions decisions and reviews of school exclusions within the borough.
The appointments were confirmed at the Annual Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The council's agenda, available here, outlined the process for these appointments, which are crucial for ensuring fair and impartial consideration of appeals related to school admissions and exclusions.
The individuals appointed to the panels will undergo training to ensure they are equipped to handle their responsibilities. The council stated that it will continue to recruit panel members and may make further appointments throughout the year to ensure that panel hearings can be convened within the required timescales. In instances where appointed members are unavailable, the council may engage with panel members appointed by other London Boroughs to ensure hearings can proceed.