1.
Keep calm. Take a deep breath, put your own
disappointment aside and carry on.
2.
Praise your child for trying their best. They
will have had a knock to their confidence so now is the time to nurture and build
self-esteem.
3.
Contact your current school Head as soon as feasible
to see if there is any negotiation that can be done with your chosen senior
school to change the outcome. Head to Head close working relationships are a
crucial first port of call and often resolve the issue.
4.
If your first choice school is definitely out of
the picture, follow up with your back-up choice, if you had one. Your current
school Head will probably be doing this on your behalf behind the scenes. However,
there’s no harm in also touching base yourself. Explaining any issues that may have
affected the results during particular exams such as illness, nerves, family
troubles is a good way to start. Highlighting what appeals to you about your
back-up school as your new first choice option. A bit of relationship building
will help.
5.
Suggest a visit to the school with your child as
soon as possible. Face-to-face meetings are far better than email or phone.
Going the extra mile, meeting the whole family will give the right enthusiastic
impression. Research the school before you go so you are clear in your mind why
this is now your first choice school. Give your child a bit of interview
coaching and practice, so they come across as positive and enthusiastic for all
a school offers.
6.
Call an independent education consultant for
advice on your back-up and any other schools that might be worth adding to your
list for consideration. Talking through your worries and thoughts on a way
forward with an independent listening ear might raise options you had not even
thought about or might just clarify your thinking that you are already on the right
lines.
You can contact one of our
experienced expert consultants by calling 01865 522066 or emailing Claire via consultants@independenteducationconsultants.co.uk
More details via our website http://independenteducationconsultants.co.uk/prep-to-senior-school-choices-at-11-or-13/
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