Hello,
My son scored 113 in Slough 11+ exams and did not get a place in any of Slough grammar schools. He is on the waiting list.
I am appealing for a place and preparing my case. I have a couple of reasons to put forward in my appeal but I need help in deciding what grounds I should focus on and how to do the appeal in a way that increases the chances to win.
1. Non qualification
He scored over 111 (eligibility criteria) but less than what needed to gain a place. Would this still count as non qualification?
I have evidence from school proving his acadamic ability (school report, letters from both class teacher and head teacher)
2. Extenuating circumstances
My son has a younger sibling with a disability. She is non verbal and had a meltdown on the test day (It was Saturday and she was at home). I am single parent and it was very stressful for me and my son. We reached the test centre last minute and all this experience impacted my son's performance.
He scored much higher in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire when my daugher was at school on the test days.
Will this be good enough ground for appeal? I can provide DLA letter in evidence but unsure if that's useful?
3. I moved to Slough this month due to a new job. I have informed Slough council and provided the required evidence of the move.
Both Upton and Langley grammar schools are within walking distance from my new address. If my son gets admission in any of these school, it would be easier for me to do school runs for my daughter. She goes to a special school in Maidenhead (council has not arranged transport yet).
Should I put all the above grounds in my appeal? Is it better to focus on one of these reasons and build my case around that?
Sorry I am doing this for the first time and would highly appreciate advice and suggestions.
Thank you.
My son scored 113 in Slough 11+ exams and did not get a place in any of Slough grammar schools. He is on the waiting list.
I am appealing for a place and preparing my case. I have a couple of reasons to put forward in my appeal but I need help in deciding what grounds I should focus on and how to do the appeal in a way that increases the chances to win.
1. Non qualification
He scored over 111 (eligibility criteria) but less than what needed to gain a place. Would this still count as non qualification?
I have evidence from school proving his acadamic ability (school report, letters from both class teacher and head teacher)
2. Extenuating circumstances
My son has a younger sibling with a disability. She is non verbal and had a meltdown on the test day (It was Saturday and she was at home). I am single parent and it was very stressful for me and my son. We reached the test centre last minute and all this experience impacted my son's performance.
He scored much higher in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire when my daugher was at school on the test days.
Will this be good enough ground for appeal? I can provide DLA letter in evidence but unsure if that's useful?
3. I moved to Slough this month due to a new job. I have informed Slough council and provided the required evidence of the move.
Both Upton and Langley grammar schools are within walking distance from my new address. If my son gets admission in any of these school, it would be easier for me to do school runs for my daughter. She goes to a special school in Maidenhead (council has not arranged transport yet).
Should I put all the above grounds in my appeal? Is it better to focus on one of these reasons and build my case around that?
Sorry I am doing this for the first time and would highly appreciate advice and suggestions.
Thank you.
Statistics: Posted by flyhigh — Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:04 am