A Series of Unfortunate Events - Appeal Advice Needed

lottie · Post by **lottie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:11 pm

Hi ken

I forgot to say - when i fisrt became ware of Worcs 3 option policy (which was quite late and came as a total shock), I called Worc and asked them to explain why they have this policy and they said it was because Worc didn't have any selective GS and therefore didn't need more than 3 choices!

I expressed how shocked I was, and said 'I bet you've had lots of complaints about this from other parents' and they said that they hadn't had one!! They must of mislaid yours (and all the others)!

The main problem is - like me, parents find out about this too late and if they were to complain/compaign against this, it would be too late for their child anyway! Then their child either gets in (and this injustice is forgotton) or they don't and the time consuming appeal ordeal begins!

Lottie

tense · Post by **tense** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:37 am

Lottie

Here in Herts we only have three choces too. In my part of the county we are very close to the borders of the London boroughs where parents get six choices. Needless to say, they can rank the popular Herts schools and look to closer to home for sensible back up options...whereas Herts parents are more restricted. It's galling.

Sorry, a bit off topic.

Good luck!

lottie · Post by **lottie** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:48 am

Hi Tense (appropriate name, for us all!)

My theory why they do it is - because they feel competitive towards their neighbouring LEA (which is judged by league tables), and feel why should they loose all their best students to another district!

So they choose to restrict our choices. If it wasn't for their policy our d could have told all her friends and family members that she had passed and was going to a KE GS, but instead because of this system she feels that she has failed!

Lottie

lottie · Post by **lottie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:40 pm

Hi All

Just to let you know that our Daughter has now been offered a place......

YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

We've had a very hard fight, but with SUPER SUPER advice from Ken R we've come out of the other side victorious!!

I have to go to the dentist now, but will come back and give more detail in the next hour or so.

Lottie

Still thinking of all who are still going through this very stressful time.

Post by **Etienne** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:08 pm

Wonderful news, Lottie.

Ken has given you fantastic advice with regard to local preferences and late applications, and has kindly kept me in touch with developments throughout March.

I'm so pleased that your efforts - and his - have been crowned with success.

Enjoy!

Appeal Mum · Post by **Appeal Mum** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:36 pm

I'm so very pleased for you and your daughter Lottie!

Well done to both you and KenR!

Enjoy your belated March 2nd celebrations..

AM

proud mum x2 · Post by **proud mum x2** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:38 pm

Well done Lottie and family, I've been watching your posts with interest,so happy for you....CELEBRATE!!

lottie · Post by **lottie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:58 pm

Thanks Etienne, Appeal Mum & Proud mum x2 (all familiar names on the forum)

Reading you postings of congratulations have made me cry again!!

We are still all in shock, especially daughter as she was not expecting it at all - she is so happy

Kind Regards
Lottie

KenR · Post by **KenR** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:15 pm

Congratulations Lottie

I really am delighted for you, your daughter and family.

Best wishes

Ken

gloucestermum · Post by **gloucestermum** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:32 pm

So pleased for you and your daughter!
You can look forward to September now with no panicking!

GM

A Series of Unfortunate Events - Appeal Advice Needed

Its so frustrating!