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Re: Chez Bruce - non-family friendly

Regardless of how "great" Chez Bruce might be, it is extremely rude to put the phone down on anyone!! 
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Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:13 am

Re: Husband wants to go on holiday on his own

Hi, What concerns me most and I must admit I havnt read all the posts but how very disconnected you sound as a couple. I think this is far greater issue than your husband merely wanting time out. I think everyone is giving you advice but glossing over the fact that there is a serious underlying prob...
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Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:27 am

Re: Experiences of Rutherford House

Ditto! We've had the same experience as capmum! Our daughter can't wait for tomorrow...it's all been so easy. Do other local state schools offer specialist teachers for foreign language, sport, music and dance? Hands on head teacher? Yoga, karate, art and crafts, ballet,(to name a few clubs) ad-hoc ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 82
Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:04 pm

Re: Experiences of Rutherford House

This thread is so very sad. It once again exposes how fragmented our community /society is!
Forum: Schools
Replies: 82
Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:24 am

Re: Experiences of Rutherford House

We are thrilled with Rutherford which has exceeded our expectations in everyway. I will give a run down in the next day or so. I have a child who has just completed seven years at Belleville and I can honestly say so far there is no comparison. However each family/child is different and when it come...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 82
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:03 am

Re: Admission Criteria ( Medical and Social need)

Helgibbs wrote:Hi
Does social need include children who are 'looked after' ie fostered or in temporary care? If so, they may take priority over some other appeals I seem to remember?

H
Yes, this is generally the 1st priority group.
Forum: Schools
Replies: 6
Sat May 18, 2013 6:36 pm

Re: Admission Criteria ( Medical and Social need)

Thanks Susieq I really appreciate your taking the time to respond. Really good advice!
Forum: Schools
Replies: 6
Sat May 18, 2013 6:34 pm

Re: Admission Criteria ( Medical and Social need)

Thanks Susieq, However our appeal is a little more complicated. What about distance based on the fact that due to the child medical needs he/she needs to be close to home? Also the child is already fully integrated with the school community which has aided in supporting his/hers well being to date? ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 6
Thu May 16, 2013 4:21 pm

Admission Criteria ( Medical and Social need)

Has anyone ever applied for a primary school on the following criteria and got in ? "(ii) children with a professionally supported exceptional medical need or exceptional social need for a place at a particular school, as decided by the Governing Body (see note 2);" Apparently We were one ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 6
Sun May 12, 2013 11:03 pm