Appeal - Kent Nonqualification

Ogremum · Post by **Ogremum** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:44 pm

mine just say "to whom it may concern"

twinkles · Post by **twinkles** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:47 pm

Great thanks very much Ogremum.

toy · Post by **toy** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:39 pm

What would you expect a letter from a music teacher to contain? I have appt to see son's music teacher and class teacher next monday. Thanks

Post by **Etienne** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:06 pm

What would you expect a letter from a music teacher to contain?

I assume such a letter is either (a) to provide evidence of ability for the non-qualification part of an appeal, or (b) to provide evidence at an oversubscription appeal for a school that excels at music.

In either case I would be looking for at least grade 4, preferably grade 5.

twinkles · Post by **twinkles** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:53 pm

toy wrote:What would you expect a letter from a music teacher to contain? I have appt to see son's music teacher and class teacher next monday. Thanks

Hi toy, how did you get on today? Fingers crossed that both teachers are being helpful.

toy · Post by **toy** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:07 pm

I assume such a letter is either (a) to provide evidence of ability for the non-qualification part of an appeal, or (b) to provide evidence at an oversubscription appeal for a school that excels at music.

Thanks Ettienne, couldn't see the music teacher, left her a note and hoping to get a response from her before end of week.

Hi toy, how did you get on today? Fingers crossed that both teachers are being helpful.

Hi Twinkles,
Class teacher was more than helpful, she'll be submitting any evidence I ask her to. She showed me recent test stating my son's achievement in maths, eng and science. he's got a 5b in maths, likewise in science, english not so good with a 4a, but teacher explained he did not finish the test and that she's more than willing to state in a letter that he is a 5.
School we are appealing to has specialism in maths and science.......

Ettiene, I have a letter from class teacher which was used in the unsuccessful review. I would be asking her for another letter to show son's current achievement, do I ask her to write another letter including details of the first one or is it ok to get the new one and send both together?
I'm not sure if I have 2 letters dated differently, what type of questions it would elicit from the panel, considering the fact that the review the letter was used for was unsuccessful.
Thank you.

Post by **Etienne** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:21 pm

I don't think it matters too much, Toy. The review may not have succeeded, but it says something that your son was thought worthy of being reviewed!

Ask the class teacher what she thinks. If she's happy to combine the contents of two letters in one, that should be fine.

Tracy · Post by **Tracy** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:30 pm

The reason for Bexley reviews failing is that the child must be at level 5b in eng and maths at the time of the tests. Tall order for kids just starting yr6 after the summer hols. Most staff are unaware of this never mind the parents! Ludicrous situation.

twinkles · Post by **twinkles** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:38 pm

I am, finally, putting my appeal together and am having trouble in deciding how best to deal with the extenuating circumstances.

I don't want to waffle on too much but need to get across the fact that my father was in hospital for 12 weeks and it caused major disruption to my DS's life and everyone's emotional well being.

I do not have any evidence of school work declining though.

Any thoughts anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Tracy · Post by **Tracy** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:28 pm

Twinkles - did the level of school work stay the same? I would have expected the level of school work to have risen during that 12 week period if everything at home was in order.