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Year 9, moving to surrey - help!

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meagle · 02/03/2011 19:22

After giving up on selling our house last year, have suddenly had 3 offers in last week! Now in a panic about sorting out a good school for averagely bright, mild ASD son. Need somewhere with good pastoral care (and a decent SEN dept). We are looking around Reigate, Dorking, Guildford. Could afford private if necessary - most important is getting the right place for DS, who is already worried about moving. Any feedback gratefully received!

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meagle · 03/03/2011 10:37

Thank you Mummytime and Sandyballs - it's really encouraging to hear that kids do get in later down the line. Thanks too for the feedback about the GA Senco - the right teacher in the right job makes all the difference and it's something you can't fathom from ofsted reports or prospectuses. Smile

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mummytime · 03/03/2011 10:14

If you move to Guildford, it has been known for pupils to get into County, George Abbot and St Peter's in year 9. (Even Howard of Effingham could be a possibility if you live out that way). Get somewhere to live and then apply, appeal if necessary.

Actually having spotted the ASD, I would recommend George Abbot as the SENCo is fab.

sandyballs · 03/03/2011 09:35

Royal alexandra in merstham very nr Reigate. Good school

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meagle · 03/03/2011 09:33

Thanks for the tip, Jalapeño. Do you have kids there are know people who have? We are going to see Moon Hall college near Reigate, tho they specialise in dyslexia so not sure if it's the right fit. Have you heard anything about it? We're also going to see some state schools but all seem to be full in his year...

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jalapeno · 02/03/2011 21:03

Ewell Castle is a private school with a well regarded SEN department close-ish to Dorking.

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