Can anyone help me to come up with a shortlist of secondary schools for my lovely DD who is currently in Year 5?
We could easily get to all the schools in Brighton/Hove, plus Hurst, Lancing, Burgess Hill, Roedean. We've been to a couple of open days and are signed up for all of the others, but I can't seem get a good feel for a school from these. Can anyone who knows these schools cast some light?
For context, DD is pretty bright - her standardised assessments/IQ come in at around 98th - 99th centile (132+). But, she is mildly dyslexic. She is doing really well with this - reading is no problem at all - she actually scores above chronological age. However, writing is still a bit slow and laborious. Both we and school have every confidence that she will crack this, but it's going to take time and patience (from her and the school). She is very strong at maths, and is a 'thinker' - she loves an interesting idea. I would love to see her in a school with inspiring teachers who can fuel her fire.
We'd prefer co-ed but would not rule out single sex. She really enjoys art, is average at sport, quite likes music and drama (no particular talent at either but will throw herself in!).
What do you reckon? Any advice gratefully received.
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justlumpingalong · 16/02/2019 12:18
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