Secondary School Admissions for September

[shillelagh]

Originally Posted by slinky

Your telling me....... gets bad when a Mod has to pm me, to tell me, to behave myself me?? I always do, I think he sent it to the wrong person

I havent got one

[MargaretR]

On BBC News today a chap has been saying that there is to be an enquiry into school allocations because some schools have not obeyed the new rules.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

On BBC News today a chap has been saying that there is to be an enquiry into school allocations because some schools have not obeyed the new rules.

Is it the schools or the Education Authorities? I did not think the schools picked the kids, I thought they were given to them by the education authority.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Neil

Is it the schools or the Education Authorities? I did not think the schools picked the kids, I thought they were given to them by the education authority.

I was doing other things when it was on - but recall hearing something about some schools had given preference to children of parents who had contributed financially to the school -- old story - backhanders

PS BBC NEWS | Education | Shock over schools 'breaking law'

[Bonnyboy]

This is how the BBC are reporting it - Shock over schools 'breaking law'

[panther]

Originally Posted by flashytart

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA if only you lot knew

I know alot about blazeys mum, what do you mean?

[Bonnyboy]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I was doing other things when it was on - but recall hearing something about some schools had given preference to children of parents who had contributed financially to the school -- old story - backhanders

PS BBC NEWS | Education | Shock over schools 'breaking law'

Sorry margaret, I really didn't see your P.S.

[flashy]

i have been thinking for a long time now if i should really bother with Our Ladys or not, should i chance Reece getting a place there or should i ring up another school and ask if they have any places left? i rang Rhyddings and spoke to a lovely lady over the phone who advised me to ring the Globe Centre in Accrington, which i did, and they have several places left at Rhyddings, yes i know i should have put 3 choices down in the first place, and yes this is my own stupid fault for not obiding by the rules, but i needed to settle a place for Reece so both he and me have piece of mind, so i'm off to the education today to accept a place for Reece at Rhyddings
as long as he doesnt have to go to Blakewater i'm not bothered

[panther]

its a bit far to travel to rhyddings everyday isnt it?, you live in blackburn dont ya?

[slinky]

good luck Flashy

[MargaretR]

Travel is bearable if it gets the education you want for him.
My grandson travelled from Ossy to Waterfoot, changing buses, for his secondary school.
He didn't get home until turned 5pm - but time spent on the bus = time not spent getting into mischief

[katex]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Travel is bearable if it gets the education you want for him.
My grandson travelled from Ossy to Waterfoot, changing buses, for his secondary school.
He didn't get home until turned 5pm - but time spent on the bus = time not spent getting into mischief

My grandaughter had to do something similar Margaret. Catch the bus from Clayton to Whalley, change there for bus out to Grindleton . Bowland High School. Her mum did a practice run with her before school opened and she went every day herself from thereon. Now she is living in Dewsbury, and at college in Leeds, so walking down to the station and catching train is no hardship for her.

I think Flashy lives around Intack ? not very far. She will no doubt let us know, and feel sure will be on some sort of bus route. I'm pleased she is getting Reece sorted anyway.

[slinky]

Originally Posted by katex

I think Flashy lives around Intack ? not very far. She will no doubt let us know, and feel sure will be on some sort of bus route. I'm pleased she is getting Reece sorted anyway.

Yes, there is a direct bus route from Flashy's to the school.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by slinky

Yes, there is a direct bus route from Flashy's to the school.

That surprises me - must be a school special - I thought he would need to change buses at Church lights.

[slinky]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

That surprises me - must be a school special - I thought he would need to change buses at Church lights.

Ahhhhhhh, you could be right there Margaret!!

But is there not one that goes up Thwaites Rd, then down into Ossy any more??