DD is only y4 but I am starting to think about secondaries because she is quite complicated! And because we may need to move area to access the “right” school or schools.
She is naturally academic, loves learning, top sets in high achieving London prep. English and VR/non VR are especially strong but maths is also pretty good. Very chatty and outwardly confident.
But. She has cerebral palsy which has is pretty mild physically but has other effects. She gets very tired and homework past 5/5.30pm is a battle. She is quite impulsive and reactive and can get anxious and wound up very easily (I have wondered about ADHD). Some sensory behaviours - hums, fiddles. From recent school reports it seems some of her teachers love her, but others find her able but a bit annoying (reading between the lines!!)
She will need teachers who are willing to take the time to work with bright but “non standard issue” children to get the best out of them, and be understanding of the impact of her condition.
Are there any London or inner Surrey independent schools that would fit the bill? Are any of the more academic schools particularly good with SN? I love the look of Wimbledon High for example, but it’s hugely selective so perhaps may not be great with SN even if she got in? KGS the same? Emanuel is near us, and the 10+ option appeals, but again not sure how it does with slightly trickier children? Also looking at schools further west (the clusters near Hampton or Kingston) or Surrey schools if they run buses into SW London.
Of course, I know the 11+ is a bunfight and so we will need to apply for several anyway… but it would be great to get some ideas for where we might consider.
Thank you