What to mention at appeal?

Post by **Etienne** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:26 pm

Dear jb

Many of the positive comments (e.g. "reads with understanding") aren't precise enough to indicate grammar school standard. (To be fair, these reports aren't written for that purpose.)

There are just one or two apparently positive comments that are prefaced with "is beginning to ....." - which always sounds a bit lukewarm!

Lack of confidence in numeracy has already been mentioned.

Like many school reports, it won't do much to help a selection appeal, but it's a 'nice' report that probably wouldn't do much harm!

The results page is much more interesting from an appeal point of view, but, as I suggested above, some of the results look a bit borderline.

Just my view.

jellybaby · Post by **jellybaby** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:07 pm

Etienne or Sally Anne,

We've just had our appeal, and something unexpected came up and we are not sure what to make of it. Can I PM you please?

JB

Sally-Anne · Post by **Sally-Anne** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:07 pm

Hi JB

You can PM me and I will discuss any issues that I can't immediately help on with Etienne.

Thank you for asking for permission - I always appreciate it.

Sally-Anne

jellybaby · Post by **jellybaby** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:45 am

A few weeks ago I read on here that you can pay Â£10(?) and get a copy of the minutes from the Appeal. Can someone please remind me who we have to write to etc, as I can't find it now.

Many thanks

Post by **Etienne** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:38 pm

http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/11plus ... rs.php#e14
scroll down to (b)

jellybaby · Post by **jellybaby** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:45 pm

Thanks Etienne. Will wait a few days then do this.

In between biting my nails in anticipation of the envelope arriving, I thought I'd jot down some of the questions that I can remember them asking. Many were very specific to our case, so I'll not mention them.

- How did she feel before / after the tests?

- Have her siblings encouraged her to try and get to GS?

- What is she reading?

- What is she like as a person / character?

- How did she cope with the practice tests?

JB

Sally-Anne · Post by **Sally-Anne** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:48 pm

Thanks JB

The "did her siblings encourage her" question is a new slant on an old angle from my side.

Fingers crossed - please don't attack the postman!

Sally-Anne

jellybaby · Post by **jellybaby** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:54 am

Yes - we weren't sure how to answer that one ... I think we came up with a mixture of ... not overly, because they didn't want her to be disappointed if she didn't get a high enough mark, and .... of course, it's only natural that they would want her to join them at their school.

I expect the postmans probably left the country by now, to be on the safe side!!

jellybaby · Post by **jellybaby** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:52 pm

Can't wipe the smile off my face - we got the letter this morning, and it's a YES!!

The postman was almost as relieved as I was!!

(For anyone waiting for letters - our appeal was last Friday. Best of luck to the others still waiting to hear - or even worse, still waiting for their appeal!)

Milla · Post by **Milla** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:59 pm

oh congratulations jellyb you must be ecstatic!!!!