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Extra help for GGD in school

(28 Posts)
BlueBelle Thu 14-Jul-22 06:09:28

Let her stay as she is she sounds happy bright and full of life why change that for a more Academic perhaps unhappy time
She will find her own future and there is so much more to life than maths and English keep your money and if she needs some private tuition when it comes to exams you can help that way

She sounds as if she’s got a wonderful future perhaps in swimming, sport or who knows, the worlds her oyster if she has enthusiasm for life Don’t try to change her

geekesse Thu 14-Jul-22 00:35:41

Depends a bit on the school. Those schools that are highly selective and trade on their exam results won’t be keen to admit a child who is likely to do less well at GCSE and A Level. Many do not admit children who need one-to-one classroom support. Some are delightfully supportive places with small classes and out-of-the-classroom learning support.

If she’s happy where she is and getting appropriate support, I’d leave her where she is. You could spend tens of thousands of pounds making her less confident and rather unhappy in pursuit of academic goals she cannot achieve.

Madmeg Wed 13-Jul-22 23:21:56

DGD age 8 has been assessed as special needs. She is bright as a button generally but struggles with the basics like English and Maths. She lacks concentration too. She has loads of out-of-school activities such as dancing, gymnastics and swimming and is likely to be joining a select group of swimmers later this year. She has boundless enthusiasm and isn't at all bothered by this diagnosis cos other children in her school are similar and she is fine with it. Her older brother is highly academic but there is no competition between them. They are very happy children.

As grandparents, we have some financial security. We would help pay for private education to get our GDD extra support. Would it be worth it, or is State Support just as good? Would a private school do any better?