Extra time for special needs at entrance exams for Sutton Grammar School

[Berganza]

I thought it was a right for children with special needs (with a psychologist report recommending it) to get extra time in entrance exams. Wilson, Wallington and St Olave's in Orpington do it, but not Sutton Grammar. I would like to know if anyone knows about this issue.

Well. It was the head who told me they do not allow extra time as a matter of policy. I decided not to apply for the school as I thought he did not care or understood the condition. My son has dyspraxia, with slow writing/processing speed.I might write to the adjudicator to clarify the issue for future applicants.

Thank you very much for your answer tiggytape

My son has passed the exam at Wallington. The one I thought would be good for him after the open days. We still have to see if he gets in, but he has a chance. Their attitude was miles away from Sutton, or the others.

I am considering your suggestion, but I doubt my partner would agree. He thinks our son would be better at the local comprehensive, which is a good one.

A letter to the adjudicator cannot harm. Thank you again

Having a dyslexic DD I'd definitely say you want a school that has a sensible attitude to their pupils problems.