Last minute appeal - Please help
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:54 am
Hi everyone,
Our DD failed Lancashire Grammar School exam in VR and English by 2 & 5 marks. On the day of the exam, she had tummy upset and had to go to the toilet, 3 times. One before the exams started and twice during the exams. I called the school last month to check if the incidents are records and I was advised there is a record only during the VR exam, for 7 minutes and nothing else. DD is 100% sure she had to go toilet in the middle of another exam as well.
I was hoping to appeal based on this extenuating circumstance and her academic ability but I didn't think we had a chance so decided not to (mainly because the second incident is not recorded and it will ber her her word against the invigilator).
Having spoken to a friend since, I now want to appeal but the deadline is 12th April. I can complete the form and send before the deadline but I can't submit any evidence of her academic ability or letter from her school until next week as schools are closed this week.
1. Can I send the form without schools letter and send that at a later date or submit on the day of hearing (if we get a hearing)
2. As per the forum's suggestions, my case will be on her academic ability and also the extenuating circumstance that she lost valuable time (although only one is recorded) which could/may have made her scores better. Can I add anything else here?
3. DS is out of catchment, so would have needed a high score as OOC places are allocated on score basis. So, even if time lost could would have given her a better score, not sure if she would have still got admission. Is it worth applying?
I feel bad that I have left it late, hoping for some suggestions and advice here.
Thanks,
Our DD failed Lancashire Grammar School exam in VR and English by 2 & 5 marks. On the day of the exam, she had tummy upset and had to go to the toilet, 3 times. One before the exams started and twice during the exams. I called the school last month to check if the incidents are records and I was advised there is a record only during the VR exam, for 7 minutes and nothing else. DD is 100% sure she had to go toilet in the middle of another exam as well.
I was hoping to appeal based on this extenuating circumstance and her academic ability but I didn't think we had a chance so decided not to (mainly because the second incident is not recorded and it will ber her her word against the invigilator).
Having spoken to a friend since, I now want to appeal but the deadline is 12th April. I can complete the form and send before the deadline but I can't submit any evidence of her academic ability or letter from her school until next week as schools are closed this week.
1. Can I send the form without schools letter and send that at a later date or submit on the day of hearing (if we get a hearing)
2. As per the forum's suggestions, my case will be on her academic ability and also the extenuating circumstance that she lost valuable time (although only one is recorded) which could/may have made her scores better. Can I add anything else here?
3. DS is out of catchment, so would have needed a high score as OOC places are allocated on score basis. So, even if time lost could would have given her a better score, not sure if she would have still got admission. Is it worth applying?
I feel bad that I have left it late, hoping for some suggestions and advice here.
Thanks,