Time off school to prepare for a private sch test

[newtothis15]

My DS will be setting exam and i feel he needs focussed revision before exam. Can I inform the school thar he is preoaring and take an anuthorised absence for 2 or so days?

Surely preparation can be fitted around the time after school and weekends. Last minute cramming isn't a good method of learning anyway.

My kids were well prepared, but didn't do any work at all for the few days before their 11+ exams. I think it's less stressful that way.

I think this is unwise. He can practice at weekends etc. It's putting a lot of pressure on your DC to say this entrance exam is so important we're 'breaking the rules'.

Good grief no.

I dont think they would appreciate him doing that at all.
Study on his own time, that's what it is for.

I would have thought no, not unless it is a proper recognised educational institution. Test papers at the kitchen table can be done after school.

My dd had a day off for a taster day, then a day for her actual entrance test and audition but time off beforehand to prepare. No way.

The school would record it as unauthorised absence.

We will probably then take unathorised absence for 1 day before the test...

I wouldn’t do it (and didn’t), makes it too much of a big deal
Like a few people my dd had 1 day off for a taster day and then 1 day for the exam and interview