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Hi guys,
My 14 year old lad has come to live with us, he'll more than likely be with us until he starts work. I've been to the schools in our area to try and get him enrolled, they've given me all the applications to fill out, which have all been done and returned but they won't tell me how long it will take until he's accepted. I've been in touch with the LEA, the admissions lady at the County Council is helping as well but again is unable to say when he can get in.
Any of you guys been in this situation before or give any advice?
I've got some stuff he can be getting on with just now, but I'm worried that his SATS are coming up and I don't want him falling behind
TIA
My 14 year old lad has come to live with us, he'll more than likely be with us until he starts work. I've been to the schools in our area to try and get him enrolled, they've given me all the applications to fill out, which have all been done and returned but they won't tell me how long it will take until he's accepted. I've been in touch with the LEA, the admissions lady at the County Council is helping as well but again is unable to say when he can get in.
Any of you guys been in this situation before or give any advice?
I've got some stuff he can be getting on with just now, but I'm worried that his SATS are coming up and I don't want him falling behind
TIA
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.All they have to do is give him a place somewhere in the LEA's area. You will have to draw on your battle strategy experience to beat them at this game, start by asking the individual schools what place he would be on their waiting lists, they may tell you then you see where is worth persuing and where it is the equivelent of shovelling pooh uphill with a fork. If it helps, my mate who is a teacher, reckons one intensive hour with a quality tutor, may be as effective as a few shared lower quality class room hours. Just help him in the subjects you can in the mean time, and look for talented folks in your social circle who don't mind pitching in short term. My son helps loads of others with Maths for instance - he does get po'd when the teacher gives the kids she likes a better mark! That's life.
Keep on the right side of the Admissions Officer for tactical reasons, and it probably won't be too long as they have to provide that place - niceness pays if they encourage the school YOU want to squeeze him in. May the force be with you honey!
Keep on the right side of the Admissions Officer for tactical reasons, and it probably won't be too long as they have to provide that place - niceness pays if they encourage the school YOU want to squeeze him in. May the force be with you honey!
dont you have relatives in the area?
moving midterm can have long lasting effects.
its difficult enough settling in a new school witghout having to adjust to different teachers methods etc midterm.
if atall possible id try his own school.
but arrange for move at start of next term.
cant help much otherwise.
hope it works out.
moving midterm can have long lasting effects.
its difficult enough settling in a new school witghout having to adjust to different teachers methods etc midterm.
if atall possible id try his own school.
but arrange for move at start of next term.
cant help much otherwise.
hope it works out.
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Are you and the rest of the squad members of your local library , join your latest recruit up too , go down armed with the ISBN nos of the text books ( look em up on Amazon ) and order the textbooks, or at least consult ,if they carry them to keep cost down too.
Also ask.co.uk 'teachers resources' and you can find good explanatory sites both here and the US that are incredible.
Are you and the rest of the squad members of your local library , join your latest recruit up too , go down armed with the ISBN nos of the text books ( look em up on Amazon ) and order the textbooks, or at least consult ,if they carry them to keep cost down too.
Also ask.co.uk 'teachers resources' and you can find good explanatory sites both here and the US that are incredible.
My daughter moved mid term last year, she has actually blossomed since starting her new school, its not always negative.
If he is having problems then a safe, happy environment will definately improve his confidence and well being.
I would try phoning the schools direct and requesting places, it is what I had to do!
If he is having problems then a safe, happy environment will definately improve his confidence and well being.
I would try phoning the schools direct and requesting places, it is what I had to do!
Only things I can think of are:
Find out what examining board they use at the schools you would like him to go to. You can do many of these exams through Open University. Perhaps you could get him started on the important ones.
Build relationship with schools by asking if they have a careers officer he could talk to who could give advice on which options to take.
Be very nice to the school receptionists - we moved to a house which we were told by Estate agent and seller was in a cathcment area only to discover when we moved in it wasn't - I visited the school regularly and the receptionis t was lovely and gave me lots of info she wasn't really supposed to.
Offer to be a school govenor!
Offer to purchase a new wing for the school!
Find out what examining board they use at the schools you would like him to go to. You can do many of these exams through Open University. Perhaps you could get him started on the important ones.
Build relationship with schools by asking if they have a careers officer he could talk to who could give advice on which options to take.
Be very nice to the school receptionists - we moved to a house which we were told by Estate agent and seller was in a cathcment area only to discover when we moved in it wasn't - I visited the school regularly and the receptionis t was lovely and gave me lots of info she wasn't really supposed to.
Offer to be a school govenor!
Offer to purchase a new wing for the school!