gs place withdrawn
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gs place withdrawn
I wondered if someone could give some advice on the best approach for the following situation. Child (boy) was offered place at first preference grammar school on 02/03/12. Parents received a letter from the council on 07/03/12 stating that the place was withdrawn because they had provided incorrect information. Parents had written in their application that they wished their son to attend that grammar school because their 3 daughters were at the girls' grammar which has strong links with the boys' school. The preference GS is in catchment while the second offer is not and is further away.
Boy is absolutely distraught.
Having read C16 of Q&A appeals, I wondered whether this is a case of maladministration? or would there be a better approach
many thanks
Boy is absolutely distraught.
Having read C16 of Q&A appeals, I wondered whether this is a case of maladministration? or would there be a better approach
many thanks
Wailea
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Re: gs place withdrawn
What did the letter actually say? the parents wiritng that about their preference on the form shouldn't have made a difference as his eligibility will have been on passing the test and living in the right place.
did they give the correct address??
did they give the correct address??
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Have they asked which information was incorrect? Usually it's to do with where people actually live rather than the address on the CAF.
Re: gs place withdrawn
I don't think you can help without the full facts - ask to see the letter from the LA if they want your support.
Re: gs place withdrawn
Provided this is what they actually wrote, and provided they were just answering the question about reasons for their preference, I can't see a problem.Parents had written in their application that they wished their son to attend that grammar school because their 3 daughters were at the girls' grammar which has strong links with the boys' school.
I hope they weren't answering a question "Are there any siblings at the school?"
As others have said, we need to be sure of the facts.
Etienne