Read the Case Study onSouthwood School. Use the attached documentto record the responses to the prompts, and use the table to outline the advantages and disadvantages of the different selection methods used in the case study.

• Why do you think Southwood felt that one panel interview was insufficient as a selection method?
• What are the advantages of asking students to participate in the selection process?
• Looking at the existing reference request form, make recommendations on additional areas where the principal should request additional details or information?
• What criteria would you use to choose the most appropriate selection method(s)?