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To think school should have informed us of child's set?

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NotTonightDeidre · 30/01/2026 00:29

DD is in Y10 & we've just received GCSE predicted grades.
She's been predicted a 4 in her MFL.

This has come as a bit of a surprise as she was working at greater depth all the way through Y9.

I've found out today that she's been placed in a foundation level class and not higher tier. When I asked why, it basically came down to number of students.

They're now saying DD has "switched off". However, she's been telling me she's frustrated that others are messing about, don't listen and don't understand basic language concepts.

AIBU to think school should have told us if they were putting her in foundation tier? I'm really quite angry about the situation.

She's a bright kid & predicted 6/7/8 in her other subjects.

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NotTonightDeidre · 30/01/2026 00:40

It's more the fact they put her in a foundation class from the outset. They have 2 higher classes and 2 foundation. They had too many kids at greater depth & put some in foundation without discussing with or informing parents.

If she was in the higher tier class she'd be doing better.

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Bufftailed · 30/01/2026 00:36

Language teaching is often v poor and a lot of my DC’s peers did much worse than other gcses. Ie 5 when everything else 7+. If your DC is keen help them at home and then push (with evidence) for them to go up. I did that and DC managed a 7 now doing A level. If your DC not so bothered possibly not worth it?