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I have looked through the appeals section but haven't found much information about a Bexley head teacher review.
Generally speaking, reviews (where available) are not noted for their transparency!
Bexley publish the following information:
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the applicant’s primary school Headteacher may request a review of the decisions they disagree with. In such cases, the ‘Head Teacher Review Panel’ considers all the relevant information before making a decision. This can include the applicant’s test scores, recent school work and comments from the applicant’s primary school Headteacher.
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Please note that selective decisions will only be changed by the Review Panel in exceptional circumstances.
Ideally, for a review or for an appeal, I would suggest:
• a score as close as possible to what was required (which you clearly have).
• some strong alternative academic evidence:
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... cation#b11• strong (but realistic) support from the headteacher
• extenuating circumstances, preferably exceptional
See what the headteacher has to say. Not sure I would advise a review without her support. Presumably the review panel will comprise other headteachers (her colleagues)? At least with an appeal you get a completely independent panel.
I'm not aware that Bexley enforce the 'fair, consistent & objective' test at an appeal, but this is something you might wish to check to make sure that any future appeal won't be prejudiced.
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I am going to need the school to furnish me with his academic history reports etc, I will need the senco to conform his special needs, and I will need the school Councillor to confirm my evidence. I would also like ideally his current teacher to give a letter of recommendation.
Can all this be done /acquired if the head teacher is against a review?
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If the head teacher doesn't want to partake in the review what next ?
You can submit an appeal in March. The appeal hearing will be in the summer term.