Appealing after casual in year test taken ..not passed
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Re: Appealing after casual in year test taken ..not passed
Para. 1.32 of the Admissions Code is referring not to grammar schools, but very specifically to banding (used by some admission authorities to ensure that the intake for a school includes a proportionate spread of children of different abilities).The Admissions Code (para 1.32) says schools must test for aptitude not ability. So, you may be able to argue that a curriculum based test (especially as she was taught abroad) meant she was not able to demonstrate her aptitude (as opposed to say a VR test)? I'm sure there are others better qualified than me on this forum who could confirm whether or not this would be a valid argument. However, Amber's point about a curriculum test allowing children to put not covered would seem to get around this point.
Note paras. 1.17 - 1.18:
- Selection by ability or aptitude
1.17 All selective schools must publish the entry requirements for a selective place and the process for such selection.
1.18 Only designated Grammar schools are permitted to select their entire intake on the basis of high academic ability ....
Etienne
Re: Appealing after casual in year test taken ..not passed
Thanks Etienne - I knew there would be others better informed.