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6th Form lack of options need advice

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FailedVegan · 03/05/2025 16:57

Hi,
i've got twin girls in Year 10 currently having a very difficult time of it socially, both finding it very hard to fit in and no way they will be doing 6th form at current school.
Main issue is that where we live there doesn't seem to be any 6th form options - all of the secondary schools catchment areas (which i guess are based mainly on Y7 admission) don't cover our area.
i'm really concerned because i need to get them into somewhere they can learn and thrive a bit. The culture at current school is a bit 'law of the jungle' and its challenging to say the least. One of them is at breaking point and there are days i worry that she won't see out her regular education.

Is there some way the existing school can intervene and make a referral or is there an education body we can speak to?

Not sure which way to turn, any advice very appreciated.
thanks

OP posts:
reesespieces123 · 04/05/2025 11:29

Are you anywhere near Woodhouse @FailedVegan ?

FailedVegan · 04/05/2025 20:56

reesespieces123 · 04/05/2025 11:29

Are you anywhere near Woodhouse @FailedVegan ?

yes, Friern Barnet is definitley do-able . Have driven past quite a few times, would you recommend it @reesespieces123 ?

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Playdoughcaterpillar · 04/05/2025 21:02

Don't get hung up on catchment areas or boroughs, that's just for Y7, just apply to as many viable sixth forms as you can. Admissions will depend on their grades/fit/extra curricular. As a PP said there is no limit to how many you can apply to and you don't need to finalise your decision until GCSE results day.

reesespieces123 · 04/05/2025 22:04

FailedVegan · 04/05/2025 20:56

yes, Friern Barnet is definitley do-able . Have driven past quite a few times, would you recommend it @reesespieces123 ?

Looked good on the open day. Over subscribed but more likely to get a place if doing arts than STEM.

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