We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Secondary School Admissions
Comments
-
Received DS's admission letter at 9.30 am and yes, he has got a place at his 1st choice school. I'm a happy bunny.0
-
Apolonia76 wrote: »Received DS's admission letter at 9.30 am and yes, he has got a place at his 1st choice school. I'm a happy bunny.
:j Congrats :j
Did u receive it in the post or via email?0 -
Received it in the post. Was posted 1st class on 1st March 4.10 pm got it this morning. Good luck to everyone waiting.0
-
Thinking about all of you, I'm waiting too, feels like waiting to be sentenced! (well I imagine so - LOL!) Feel so sick, think I may hide the post and hope it goes away!!0
-
got my letter- daughter has 'no current offer' at chosen school and has instead been given a place at a school i would never send her to. can't stop crying and not sure what to do. gonna have to appeal but failing that i really don't know where i will send her. gutted.now mum of 4!!!0
-
3kidsnomoney - my heart goes out to you, I'm sending you a ((hug)). My post has just arrived but no letter, so another 24hours to wait for me!!0
-
anybody know what i do about appealing - i think i need to contact the school as it is a foundation school but don't want to do things wrong. Also does anybody know how long the whole process takes - really don't need this right now. Any advice greatly received, thanksnow mum of 4!!!0
-
I bought Ben Rooneys book 'how to win your school appeal' in anticipation of having to go down this route. Having read it on the face of it you can only appeal against the reason they say you have not got a place, ie oversubscription. I think it would be worth getting hold of a copy, local library maybe. This website looks useful too www.ace-ed.org.uk I beleive you should have had paperwork with your letter telling you what you can do next. If not I'd ring your LEA.0
-
3KIDSNOMONEY wrote: »anybody know what i do about appealing - i think i need to contact the school as it is a foundation school but don't want to do things wrong. Also does anybody know how long the whole process takes - really don't need this right now. Any advice greatly received, thanks
Aww im so sorry!
Im waiting to hear of my ds's place...2 years ago i applied for a school for my dd only to find out she had been offered her 3rd choice :mad: which i really didnt want, so we appealed (twice) with no luck - it was very nerve racking sitting there in front of 7 members from the schools & council asking why your child should get a place in your chosen school... i found it very intimidating!
but if you decide to appeal go online - your local council should have an appeals link.
Good luck to you0 -
i am so useless at standing up in front of people and my OH isn't much better - going to try and get hold of a copy of the book mentioned. really can't believe this - if it were to go on grades and ability my daughter is incredibly bright which makes it even more annoying.now mum of 4!!!0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 258.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards