JuliaB's appeal
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:04 am
My son got a very low score 102 and 109. His schoolwork is very good, predicted level 5/6 in maths and 4/5 English. Not sure the other tested subject - science? I don't know the predicted level for that but will find out. He has had major problems with bullying since he started at this school (Sept 05) that were only uncovered this summer. School aware of situation and have been very supportive, although we have also had incidents this term. I have read all the appeals advice and the BCC Headteachers information. I will go and see headteacher to find out about where he was placed in the 'predictions' and also his 'ranking' (not sure if I am using the correct terminology there.)
I do have hospital letters (when we didn't know he was being bullied, just thought he was unwell) and can get a psycotherapist letter I think (who helped him recover.) He has had problems with self-esteem since - I can get confirmation of this from class teacher.
He is scheduled for a minor operation in a couple of weeks that we put off because of 11+ testing. He had a similar op two years ago and he has been worrying about that as it hurt last time!!
I know that only 8.9% of successful appellants got through on a score of 109 or less last year, but I do believe it is worth a shot.
Does all of this add up to sounding like a good case, or am I clutching at straws. Despite being very disappointed with the result, I can take all comments on the chin and would appreciate your honest thoughts!
Thanks for listening!
JuliaB
I do have hospital letters (when we didn't know he was being bullied, just thought he was unwell) and can get a psycotherapist letter I think (who helped him recover.) He has had problems with self-esteem since - I can get confirmation of this from class teacher.
He is scheduled for a minor operation in a couple of weeks that we put off because of 11+ testing. He had a similar op two years ago and he has been worrying about that as it hurt last time!!
I know that only 8.9% of successful appellants got through on a score of 109 or less last year, but I do believe it is worth a shot.
Does all of this add up to sounding like a good case, or am I clutching at straws. Despite being very disappointed with the result, I can take all comments on the chin and would appreciate your honest thoughts!
Thanks for listening!
JuliaB