Extra time for special needs at entrance exams for Sutton Grammar School

[Berganza]

I thought it was a right for children with special needs (with a psychologist report recommending it) to get extra time in entrance exams. Wilson, Wallington and St Olave's in Orpington do it, but not Sutton Grammar. I would like to know if anyone knows about this issue.

[Berganza]

Well. It was the head who told me they do not allow extra time as a matter of policy. I decided not to apply for the school as I thought he did not care or understood the condition. My son has dyspraxia, with slow writing/processing speed.I might write to the adjudicator to clarify the issue for future applicants.

[Berganza]

Thank you very much for your answer tiggytape

[Berganza]

My son has passed the exam at Wallington. The one I thought would be good for him after the open days. We still have to see if he gets in, but he has a chance. Their attitude was miles away from Sutton, or the others.

I am considering your suggestion, but I doubt my partner would agree. He thinks our son would be better at the local comprehensive, which is a good one.

A letter to the adjudicator cannot harm. Thank you again

[Startailoforangeandgold]

Having a dyslexic DD I'd definitely say you want a school that has a sensible attitude to their pupils problems.