Would be most grateful if anyone could give me advice in respect of appealing for a school place after my application under exceptional arrangements was unsuccessful. My grandson lives with my husband, my younger daughter and myself under s Special Guardianship Order, as does his two younger sisters. Their mum, my older daughter was unable, unfortunately, to prioritise their needs. We have been involved with Social Services for over 4 years due to this situation and my grandson had quite a bad start to life. I took advice and because of our situation, felt our family situation was very sensitive and with the involvement of social services thought we could apply under exceptional arrangments, especially as he requires professional help with his emotional needs and his speech. The school we applied to was one that out younger daughter had attended but unfortunately she left last year to move on to secondary school. We were not considered for any of our three preferences and the school we have been offered is where my older went and one that I felt contributed to her long term problems. She was not very happy there at all.
What are my chances of being successful with my appeal especially as this is a very hard category to be considered under. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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TUNEPIPE · 15/03/2010 21:56
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