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Jupiter1 wrote:
- ...... the likely outcome based on the above?
It sounds as if you could have a good chance, based on what you've said.
However, as mad? points out, we don't know how realistic the head has been with the 1:1 predictions (but the panel will know!).
We don't yet know exactly how the head has worded her support.
I assume this is a state school, and that "across the board for multiple years" means GDS consistently from Y2 onwards.
I'm also assuming that son's symptoms do not raise any doubts about being in a fit state to sit the test.
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- Am I okay to provide around 10 documents as part of the Appendix? This includes doctors notes, referral, reports, teachers report, head teachers report, proof of purchasing some medicine to treat the relevant condition, etc.
It sounds rather a lot. It might be all right if every document really adds to the case. Quite often the diagnosis or the most recent report is sufficient for medical evidence. Medication may not be of interest unless there are relevant side effects.
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- Should I include a list of the extra curricular activities that my son has engaged in as par of the academic achievements? These include Archaeology Club, Computer Programming, Public Speaking, etc.
Like mad?, I would say 'No' - unless there's evidence of intellectual achievement (e.g. chess champion, member of Mensa).
As Deb70 indicates, the review process is about academic evidence.
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- My outline case is spread across 1.5 pages with references to the various appendix mentioned above. Is that an adequate length? Some people have mentioned to shorten this but I am concerned that this may be compromising with my ability to effectively lay out the case.
Nothing the parent writes is likely to make much difference! I would try and get it down to one page at the most. What matters is the supporting evidence, and wherever possible the evidence ought to speak for itself.
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Additionally, we experienced some financial hardship during this time and I thought we should cite this too as it caused anxiety and uncertainty.
It depends on the period of time. If extended, is there evidence that it affected his school work? If not, it will be difficult to argue that it only affected one day in the autumn term when he sat the test.
It also depends whether the school was aware. Extenuating circumstances that the school was unaware of are not likely to count.