Headteacher letter
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Headteacher letter
I have looked and can’t find the answer so I apologise in advance.
I’m appealing due to oversubscription (I actually put this school lower down on the SCAF) but have changed my mind since so appealing for a place.
Do I need a headteacher letter for oversubscription. As she passed the test, they know her ability etc - the head is also new so doesn’t really know my daughter.
Any advice would be great!
Thank youuuuu
I’m appealing due to oversubscription (I actually put this school lower down on the SCAF) but have changed my mind since so appealing for a place.
Do I need a headteacher letter for oversubscription. As she passed the test, they know her ability etc - the head is also new so doesn’t really know my daughter.
Any advice would be great!
Thank youuuuu
Re: Headteacher letter
Welcome to Appeals!
(a) places have been allocated in score order, and you want to argue that your child - though qualified - was expected to score more highly
or
(b) the school is in a position to support one or more of your reasons for wanting a place
Headteachers often rely on the Y5/Y6 class teacher for their information.Eb12080 wrote:the head is also new so doesn’t really know my daughter.
No, it's not necessary, unless perhaps:Eb12080 wrote:Do I need a headteacher letter for oversubscription. As she passed the test, they know her ability
(a) places have been allocated in score order, and you want to argue that your child - though qualified - was expected to score more highly
or
(b) the school is in a position to support one or more of your reasons for wanting a place
- For example, there might be strong evidence from the primary school .... that (1) there is a history of the child having been seriously bullied, (2) all the bullies will be going to the allocated school, and (3) this is a vulnerable child who needs the support of friends, all of whom will be going to the school being appealed for.
See C2 (vi):
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... -school#c2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Etienne
Re: Headteacher letter
Hi - Just to let anyone reading know - I decided to get a headteacher's letter as I could then use it to indicate that I had the school's support to appeal.
We found out this week that the appeal had been successful and she starts at a Kent Grammar in September.
I read the forum notes which helped, and just made sure that I had a clear case which was evidenced throughout.
Good luck - it's stressful and time consuming, but worth it if successul
We found out this week that the appeal had been successful and she starts at a Kent Grammar in September.
I read the forum notes which helped, and just made sure that I had a clear case which was evidenced throughout.
Good luck - it's stressful and time consuming, but worth it if successul
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Excellent news. Well done.Eb12080 wrote:Hi - Just to let anyone reading know - I decided to get a headteacher's letter as I could then use it to indicate that I had the school's support to appeal.
We found out this week that the appeal had been successful and she starts at a Kent Grammar in September.
I read the forum notes which helped, and just made sure that I had a clear case which was evidenced throughout.
Good luck - it's stressful and time consuming, but worth it if successul
Re: Headteacher letter
Well done!
Delighted to hear your news.
Would you consider adding to the feedback thread? it can be very helpful for parents in future:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum ... =35&t=9205" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Delighted to hear your news.
Would you consider adding to the feedback thread? it can be very helpful for parents in future:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum ... =35&t=9205" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Etienne