Lots of children, no school places. We need the council to listen to us now!
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- Where do you live?
- In Long Ashton
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- Lived in LA for 7 years. Moved here to start a family - local schools was one of the main criteria. My eldest, Henry (4) has been allocated Crockerne in Pill. We were unsuccessful in an allocation at any one of our preferred (and closest) schools. I'm furious with the Council for their lack of concern for our young children, demonstrated by the inadequate planning of places in the reception classes of our local schools following rapid expansion of our village. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that anything will be done for our son before September and so we will have to hope that a place becomes available in the next couple of years or move.
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Sibling Link – Consultation for 2010 Admissions
North Somerset are currently consulting (open to all) on the 2010 admission arrangements. This gives us a great opportunity to express our opinion about the newly amended sibling link rule.
Just to remind you…
The sibling link rule used to give preference within the over-subscripti… Continue
Posted on February 2, 2009 at 9:55pm —
Sibling Link – The Adjudicator’s Determination
We actually received the Adjudicator’s decision last week and I apologise for not updating you sooner – I think we were all just a bit too depressed.
As you will have gathered, we were unsuccessful in getting an amendment. If you want to read up on his reasoning please click the link (… Continue
Posted on July 18, 2008 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment
Sibling Link Rule - PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OBJECTION!
In the past, siblings have been given priority when allocating places at over-subscribed schools. Part of the reason that N. Somerset Council propose to change this rule is because children from Long Ashton have not been able to obtain a place at the local schools because priority has been given to children outside of the village with siblings at… Continue
Posted on June 20, 2008 at 8:56pm — 1 Comment
Scrutiny Findings
Bottom line (I think) is that the panel has concluded that extending Birdwell is too costly at the present time and alternatives are not acceptable. The recommendation… Continue
Posted on April 25, 2008 at 8:49pm — 1 Comment
LGO Complaints
"that the Council failed to increase school capacity as required specifically by section 106 agreements related to housing developments in the local area over the past few years."
This is inaccurate (which I've raised with the investigator) as the Council has increased net capacity at both school… Continue
Posted on April 23, 2008 at 9:16pm —
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Sorry I've taken so long to respond but have just returned from hols. I think Henry may have got Jessicas place as she has recently been allocated Birdwell place.
I hope everything goes well for you, I know its not as local as it should be but at least a very good school.
Jo
Didn't know about this bit on the blog, so have just seen your message re leaflets and article. I think question has been answered, maybe yourself , Anna, Tabs, myself and others could get together to finalise the leaflet and article. I am quite happy for Anna to do it, it was only an idea I came up with. I was hoping to be able to help from the scouts with distribution! But this is not feasible.
I asked the council a while back and at that point there was one other child in Long Ashton due to attend West Leigh, however I guess from your comments this may now have changed.
I have requested appeal for both Birdwell and Flax, and these have been arranged for the end of April and 21st of May. I dont hold out too much hope though based on the fact that no one was succesful in the first round of appeals at Flax!
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