We live in an area where almost all the schools are vastly oversubscribed. The LEA have admitted that there are not enough places for kids in this area. The one school that is near to us and not oversubscribed is in terrible condition, was due to be demolished and a new school built but now that has been scrapped and the funding removed. They have a low ofsted (3) and low results. The classrooms are dirty and feel depressing compared to other schools. I have met some of the teachers there and they did not seem enthusiastic to say the least.
Unfortunately I think my DD will end up getting offered a place there which we would have to take as we cannot afford to go private. Does anyone have any experience of sending their children to a school like this and what would you suggest we as parents could do to try and help the school.
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Advice from parents whose kids go to poor or failing schools
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bumpyboo · 24/11/2010 20:31
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