ds not got in shcool we want, what do we do??

[trace2]

is it worth appealing, as theres no places at the school?, the school they gave him, we dont want him to go to, as the child who bullies him is going to that one. help

please

trace2 - I don't know what to suggest but didn't want to let your post go unnoticed. This must be a nightmare for you - I'll be going through it next year with ds2 as we are inzone but right on the edge and I know, from nursery applications this year, that our school is very oversubscribed in his year. Our LEA has got rid of sibling priority so it's just on inzone/out of zone and distance so no good that ds1 is there.

Fwiw, I would always appeal - I think LEAs have very few valid grounds for appeal but if I was really concerned about bullying I'd not take it lying down - I'd have to do something. If the appeal is unsuccessful at least you have tried - when you go to appeal, cry if you have to!! I would!

ALso, is there not a chance some people will not accept places? Find out where you are on the waiting list - if you are very high up there could be a good chance you'll get a place over the summer as people move or make other choices.

Is this bullying documented by his nursery? (I assume that he is currently going to a nursery and that is where it is occuring). If so appeal using that as evidence. Is that the only reason you don't want him at that school? Is there more than one class (if so perhaps you can ask the school to ensure your ds is not in the same one as the bully)?

Is this 2ndry or for reception? Or middle school?

thank you i will, thats what they said its oversubscription

reception, and yes i have too photos in wheres hes been bit, and i go in every week regagading that other child, i moved him from afternoons away from him, and the nursery let this other child move to mornings too,

Don't know how many people don't take up places at secondary level, but around here at primary it is definitely worth going on the waiting list. I've seen people at induction days before the summer holidays and they didn't turn up in September. Sometimes you might have to wait a term or a year though

just phoned them, hes 5th on .list, she said it is worth appealing

If he's 5th on the list Trace - I bet he gets in. Even if it's August - I bet you get a place. Good luck, I really hope you do.

If he's 5th on the list Trace - I bet he gets in. Even if it's August - I bet you get a place. Good luck, I really hope you do.

how many places were up for grabs and are you in an area that has lots of families moving in/out? If you are 5th and it's a 90 or 60 entry school, then I'd say you'd probably stand a good chance but perhaps less so if it was a 30 intake.

There are normally few grounds for appeal but I imagine you could try based on the fact that the bully is going to the other school. I imagine though, you may need to come up with a reason why you didn't mention this on your intial application. Get the school on your side, if you can - especially if they know about the bullying and are willing to support you. Good luck - I hope you are successful.

thanks all, they only take 30 in there class its self funded, i did put this on the form, and i will tell the nuesery about it, but they havnt been very help full with what as happened, i havent moved him because its the best nursery in the area, or was and i thought that they should have helped more

Definitely appeal, and bullying is a damn good reason IMO - I don't see how an appeals panel could refuse to take it seriously. There have been other threads about how to appeal - have a look in archive threads. And stay on the waiting list - as others have said, fifth is high up, so you're likely to get a place I should think. Very best of luck.