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Does my child really need to choose French as an option?

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user1493494748 · 29/04/2017 20:54

My child is in year 9 and has already chose her options. However, she hates French and is bad at it too. She is Gifted and Talented but French is her worst lesson. The teacher and her doesn't have a good relationship and her friends describe it as the teacher bullying her. I have heard a video of what he has said and I support what they say. So, should my child change that option into something she enjoys or carry on doing French. Also, how would this support/conflict with her future?

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Darkblueskies · 29/04/2017 21:08

Is a language compulsory?

MaisyPops · 29/04/2017 21:07

Most schools will make a language compulsory for all students capable of passing it.
It was like that when I did gcse and I think that's just increased with EBACC measures.

They're not definitely going to end up with the same teacher. I'd just play it by ear.

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user1493494748 · 29/04/2017 21:04

Her tutor was put under the impression that they had to choose French. She would be able to change her option but she thinks it's too late to catch up with the rest of the class if she were to do it

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AlexanderHamilton · 29/04/2017 20:59

Why did she choose French if she hates it?

My dd didn't choose a particular because of conflicts with the teacher/unprofessional behaviour (dh teaches at the same school & putbin a formal complaint about issues he as with her that were taken out on dd)

Your dd could putvin a request to change but depending on the school/class sizes etcit may be too late.

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