Should we Appeal (Bucks)? If so, on what grounds?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:30 pm
Hello Everyone!
I am sad to say my DD did not get a qualifying score on her 11+ today (118 & 119).
We are very keen to appeal as she is of 'exceptional ability' (her Headteachers words) in English and 'above average' (although not great) at maths.
She is predicted Level 5s for everything (she is currently at Level 5 for Writing and Reading and is a high 4 for maths).
Her headteacher has offered his support with her appeal too.
She was not tutored although I tried to help her at home with practice tests purchased on-line. We only decided to move to Bucks in July and so had her first taste of the 11+ via the familiarisation tests we were sent (I'm sure this is the case for many others too though!)
We are also OOC so she took the test in a school that was not familiar to her. Nor had she ever been in an exam room before the day of the test. She was extremely nervous so I tried to reassure her the best I could. I have no idea if this might count as extenuating circumstances though!
I know, if we are to appeal, I have to have my evidence etc together PDQ so any advice on the best way to proceed would be really appreciated. I have already applied for the appeal pack but have no clue as to the best way to approach this.
Very many thanks in advance
I am sad to say my DD did not get a qualifying score on her 11+ today (118 & 119).
We are very keen to appeal as she is of 'exceptional ability' (her Headteachers words) in English and 'above average' (although not great) at maths.
She is predicted Level 5s for everything (she is currently at Level 5 for Writing and Reading and is a high 4 for maths).
Her headteacher has offered his support with her appeal too.
She was not tutored although I tried to help her at home with practice tests purchased on-line. We only decided to move to Bucks in July and so had her first taste of the 11+ via the familiarisation tests we were sent (I'm sure this is the case for many others too though!)
We are also OOC so she took the test in a school that was not familiar to her. Nor had she ever been in an exam room before the day of the test. She was extremely nervous so I tried to reassure her the best I could. I have no idea if this might count as extenuating circumstances though!
I know, if we are to appeal, I have to have my evidence etc together PDQ so any advice on the best way to proceed would be really appreciated. I have already applied for the appeal pack but have no clue as to the best way to approach this.
Very many thanks in advance