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29 replies

threeslickers · 05/03/2024 15:07

I am looking for advice appealing a high school place. My daughter didn’t get any of her choices and was given an alternative. I know the chances of winning an appeal are slim but I wouldn’t be doing her justice if I didn't try as the school she has been offered is diabolical (not exaggerating) and who doesn’t want better for their child. My high school failed me and so did my family and I want better. My child doesn’t have any special circumstances why she should get the place she is in the lowest category (other children) but I know going to the school offered will hinder her education because they can’t give her one! Any help on what to put in the appeal would be greatly appreciated.

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TeenDivided · 05/03/2024 15:45

To get started look at extra curricular and subjects offered. Are there things that particularly benefit your DD offered at preferred schools compared with allocated one.

CurlewKate · 05/03/2024 15:37

And don't panic-have you looked at the school she's got's stats? How do kids at her ability level do? Sometimes the intake can mate a school look worse than it is-m.

Lunde · 05/03/2024 15:23

Make sure you are on the waiting lists for the schools you preferred,

whosaidtha · 05/03/2024 15:21

It doesn't sound like you have any grounds for appeal. Have you put her on waiting list for all acceptable schools?

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