Long story short we didn't get our first choice secondary school for sept. First choice school we live one street out of catchment for, they select 30 odd kids who have a performing arts aptitude, and this criteria comes above distance. Our daughter did the test (she does a lot of dance drama stuff outside of school anyway) to boost our chances of her getting a place but still didn't get it.
We're appealing on several grounds. One of them (not the main one) is about the test itself. We asked for our daughters score and ranking which the school said they'll provide. We also asked for a copy of the scoring system they use, and asked if they moderate the scores at all and if so how. The school say they "can't" provide us with a scoring system. This makes me think there isn't one... which is not very accountable or fair. They said the scores are agreed by the heads of dance drama and music but mention nothing about moderation.
Legally I'm thinking they should be able to provide a copy of their scoring system? As this is freedom of information? And also is it normal for there to be no kind of moderation process after?
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bourgeoisfishwife · 20/03/2018 17:29
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