Hi New to forum and in need of some advice please.
My son got none of his preferred schools (oversubscription) and we rejected the one offered by Birmingham LEA because of distance and reputation. He didn't meet the requirements of the grammar schools and he is on the waiting list at two of the local schools. Last time we checked with the school which is less than a one mile distance away he went from 4th to 16th on waiting list so not looking good.
We appealed to the LEA on the basis of distance and all his friends are going there back in March. He is a bright child but he struggles with his handwriting so we had him independently assessed by a child physiologist who has identified him as having few learning difficulties. She has recommended him to be registered SEN (as he may have dyspraxia) and to be given more time on exams.
The local school does cater for children with SEN and we will be submitting the report to the LEA prior to the appeal. I wish we had done this before he done the exams as it may have helped, but is too late to appeal on the basis of him having learning difficulties?
Any advice on how to further pursue a secondary school place if we do not win the appeal would be grateful.
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sur444 · 09/05/2012 10:05
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