Secondary school appeal update

Gilly that's absolutely fantastic! Well done to all of you for persevering, especially when it seemed to be such an unattainable goal. I'm feeling quite emotional on your behalf!

I just can't say how happy I feel for you all but especially for your GD who will be with her friends and who will spend a summer of happy anticipation and not of unhappiness. Well done in fighting for your beliefs.

We are all completely ecstatic ! DGD can't wait for school tomorrow so she can share her news with her teacher and the head of her primary . Tonight she is like a different child . Happily making plans and writing lists! Bless her she is planning her walk to school and what time she will leave the house etc. I haven't heard her do animated for ages .

I have my faith restored in human nature and common sense . Worried that the school might single her out as the " one who got in via appeal" but DH said I am being silly . ( nothing new )

Can't tell you how much I appreciate all your lovely messages . Feeling tearful reading through the thread . Have had one or two just to celebrate. It would be rude not to . Xxx

Keep smiling Gillybob! Great news!

gillybob - you can start a genuine school uniform thread

Brilliant news Gillybob , I'm so pleased for you and your grandaughter. A huge well done and congratulations to you all!

I noticed that one yesterday Jalima1108

I wonder where I could get my DGD a pair of shoes/pumps for £2

Seriously I am really looking forward to helping get her uniform together. She was excited at the prospect of wearing a blazer as she's never had one before . She's so tiny ( still wearing aged 6-7 at primary) that we might have to go "made to measure"

I know it says you can chose your school but it's just preferences, it you meet the criteria to your first you will get a place, if not your second will be looked at. For an appeal to work you need to prove the criteria were met but you still didn't get a place

I thought it was only DGS that got the pumps, the DGD gets Vans whatever they are.

There are times when the admission criteria is proved to be quite unreasonable too goose1964 although they may have followecitvto the letter . I don't want to say too much more on an open forum for obvious reasons. The problem arises when there is one school in one area and the next nearest is miles away .

Vans are a posh ( brand) name for plimsolls Jalima nothing special at all .

Just got the list for what DGD needs .... blimey need to take out a second third mortgage.

I have just read your message gilly, I am so pleased for you and your family, absolutely great news.
I was your GD 60 years ago and everything was fine when I got to the school my mother fought for, she even had to go to MP.
I know what you mean about uniform, GD's has to be bought through the school so no chance of cutting corners. GD has an appointment in two weeks to be measured and kitted out, list is more of a booklet

How utterly wonderful for you all. Sense has prevailed. You can now have a lovely summer. Well done and good luck to your precious GD in her new school.

Oh, uniform fittings, and bits. You will have a lovely time!

Hi Gilly I've been away for a couple of days and only just read your great news.

I'm delighted for you.

Now your GD can relax and enjoy her summer

Just caught up too - Fantastic News! I'm sure your DGD will be an asset to her school and they'll be delighted to have her.

I agree with Granny23 that it would be good if you could take this further once the dust has settled. There are so many parents having to go through this angst. There must be a better more sensible and sensitive way.

Well done to you and your family!

Great news. Cheered me up no end. Well done all your efforts rewarded. Hope you have a little celebration with your beloved granddaughter.

Thank you again everyone for your good wishes and kind comments . DGD is still high as a kite and can't believe that she will be able to go to the school she can almost see from her bedroom window ( well the playing field anyway) . She is like a changed child . It's like someone has lifted a huge weight from her little shoulders . Well I suppose they have .
Am thinking about the future and would like to be able to do something for other children who may be in a similar position . Not sure What yet though.

You could apply to be on school appeals panel. I did this a couple of years ago as they were looking for lay volunteers. I was accepted but then had to turn down the offer due to family commitments.

Gillybob Well done for persevering. You should be really proud of yourself for all you have done to make this work.

I know how stressful you have found this process.
Big smiles on your behalf from me as well.

Well done gillybob hope you and your DGD have a fantastic summer knowing she is taken care of. You worked so hard for it, so pleased you got such a great result.

So pleased to hear your good news gilly, no wonder you DGD is ecstatic

So pleased for you. its sometimes worth the huge struggle with an immoveable force when you win. Well done. You must all be delighted.

Gillybob
Bloody Brilliant!
It just shows what us 'little people' can achieve when we really fight for what's right!
Your DH is right, there'll be no 'singling out' of your DGD. The Headteacher wouldn't dare do or say anything, and the rest of the staff won't know, stop worrying!
Many, many Congratulations on winning a hard fought battle! X

I am absolutely thrilled for you gilly and of course your granddaughter xx Great news