CAT score - NVR: link with science ability???

[Etienne]

The main thing is to keep it as factual and positive as possible, and always bring the main emphasis back to the school you want

Excellent advice!

It's a good idea to preface any remarks with "We're really not here to criticise the school that's been allocated, but ......."

[cairo]

Dear All,

Just to let you know that my son's appeal took place on Wednesday. It went as well as I could have expected and I am sure that my case was much better presented than if I had not found this site. Thanks to all who offered advice and also to those whose posts I have read over the past few months.

At one point I broke down in tears, when talking about a traumatic event my son experienced just before the exam. The Chair indicated I did not need to continue, but I remembered another person saying she felt she had not given the Panel all the information they required, when the same thing happened to her - so I continued through my tears, determined to give them the full picture.

Of course, I do not know what the result will be yet, but at least I feel that I could not have done any more. The Panel said my case was very well-presented and even the person representing the school wished me luck on the way out. Just keeping everything crossed now for my son.

[T12ACY]

Good luck Cario!

I certainly was told I didn't need to answer the most upsetting question so didn't because I though it was obvious.... then when the decision was a no based on lack of evidence it was clear I should have answered it in full. You did the right thing, well done

[cairo]

Just to let you all know that my son's appeal was successful!!! .

I can't begin to describe to you how happy he is, but I think that if he smiles any more his face will crack!

Many, many thanks to everyone who helped on this site. I will give more detailed feedback later - for the moment I am snowed under a large pile of paperwork from his new school.

Good Luck to everyone else who is still waiting.

[Midget Man]

Brilliant news, I bet there have been a few tears of joy shed in your household YIPPEE!!

[Etienne]

Many, many congratulations!

[becs1]

congratulations

[tiredmum]

WELL DONE you

[yoyo123]

well done!

I like good news

[heartmum]

WELL DONE 'cairo' ... I am so pleased for you and your DS