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Take DS out of private? as bad yr 9 results will they translate to good GCSE'S?

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sef23 · 25/08/2024 13:49

Hi everyone

DS is performing poorly in private. Generally B's, C's and D's.

He has had a few A's here and there over the years.

He is undiagnosed ADHD. The wait is too long so never got him on meds which i don t believe in, as boys will be boys, he fidgets cant concentrate and is away with the fairies, plenty of herbs out there he can be on, but school needs a diagnosis to help him. Can anyone guide on this point?

Took our DD out of private to rejoin normal secondary as she hated private.

Both switched from normal primary and have been in private for about 2 /3 yrs.

Shall I persevere and keep him in? in the hope that 30k spend over next 2 yrs will translate to good GCSES or put him in local secondary with his sister and where most of his local friends are. He also has good friends in private, who live all over the place.

If all hes capable of his B's and C's he can get that in local school.

Lost again and dont know what to do, term starts in 10 days.

Will he be happier to be with his 'real' friends in local will this help him more, or lower him and drive him the other way and push to his 'naughty tendencies'?

thanks xxx

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TheWayTheLightFalls · 25/08/2024 13:56

You pay the £1000 for a private diagnosis and get him medicated (if appropriate) for his disability which he may or may not have. Why would you throw 1000s at his education but not get him assessed for something that could affect him his entire life?

This! FGS woman.

DumpedByText · 25/08/2024 13:56

Why do you feel B's are poor grades. The poor lad sounds like he's being pressured to achieve A's which is probably why he's disinterested.

I'd send him to state school if that would make him happier. I'd focus on your child's mental health and get a diagnosis instead of focusing on his grades.

twistyizzy · 25/08/2024 13:56

Has to be a wind up

Janedoe82 · 25/08/2024 13:55

What kind of herbs??? Don’t let him near cannabis!! Last thing kids with adhd should be on.

Janedoe82 · 25/08/2024 13:53

Have a daughter with adhd who was at private and moved to a grammar- has just ended up with better results than private friends.

personally I would get a private diagnosis and medicate. My daughter only takes her tablets at certain times- she doesn’t like it as she is less ‘fun’ but she can focus.

Singleandproud · 25/08/2024 13:53

You pay the £1000 for a private diagnosis and get him medicated (if appropriate) for his disability which he may or may not have. Why would you throw 1000s at his education but not get him assessed for something that could affect him his entire life?

If all he is capable of is a few As, Bs and a couple of lower grades whilst getting 0 support then he is doing pretty well.

Surely there is more to private school than good grades, sport, music, opportunities and networking to help him in future.

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