bawdy-nan

isn't it East Dulwich?

It certainly isn't breaking any rule but it is a change from existing Charter and very unusual.

I'd echo what simonethebeaver says. It does seem like quite a statement of attitude to make about about priority, especially when, as you say Simon, it will likely make no practical difference. In that sense it becomes all and only about a statement of attitude. That's extremely worrying for a parent of a child with any kind of differing or additional needs (EHC or otherwise). It suggests, as simonethebeaver, has pointed out, that the school has a very particular stance towards difference.

Is it worth asking the school what they think might be helpful? They must encounter this kind of thing a lot. Summer school sounds like a rather sad, grim prospect ...

indeed .... curious to know which they are ...none that I've come across looking around ... LondonMix Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Which local schools in Dulwich have metal > detectors? > > > Tallulahdoesthehula Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > We moved out three years ago now and I can > > honestly say don't regret the decision at all. > > > > For me it wasn't the quality of the education > on > > London schools, it was the safety/ environment > > side in terms of gangs / knives / guns etc. > > > > I didn't grow up in London myself and schools > with > > CCTV/ metal detectors / security akin to that > in > > the prison system was alien to me, when it felt > > like the norm (as it did after a few years) I > > questioned whether I wanted that to be the norm > > for my kids. > > > > I also hated the lack of large school fields > (or > > even grass for that matter). > > > > I grew up in Kent and can honestly say I wasn't > > aware of any drugs at my school and only one > teen > > pregnancy in my time there. The worse that > people > > got up to was smoking / alcohol but even then > it > > wasn't until > > Much later. > > > > I don't remember being bored..... We had lots > of > > freedom and would go off on the train to places > > when we reached 13 /14 - prior to that it was > off > > on your bike and round your mates house, > playing > > in fields / woods / swimming etc > > > > I don't think there is a right or wrong thing > to > > do, like every decision there are pros and > cons. > > It's working out what is important to you, what > > your fears are etc and makkonh the best > decision > > for you / your family.

Well done to Kingsdale Year 7 girls who just beat Greycoats Hospital to win the Inner London Cup and inaugural Wyn Bailey Trophy. A hot day, a long match, a big pitch and great win!

I grew up in a semi rural part of the North East of England and the drugs problem was awful and there was nothing to do. Much happier to have my kids in a thriving, culturally rich city with amazing free things to do for young people.

Thanks Simon for responding so quickly.

I wonder if anyone can feedback on whether any SEN questions were raised at the consultation? Simon/ littlekicker is there anything you can add about the decision to alter the standard admissions priority ordering and also is there any information on the new school's proposed approach to SEN? Obviously there'll have to be a document eventually but there must have been a discussion around lowering the priority of SEN on admissions, for example. At this stage it does feel very worrying for parents of children with SEN (EHC plan or otherwise) and it would be good to have some reassurance on this.

Yes, I read that and saw that that is what they have done. But if a child has an EHC plan which names the school that is different to this no, given that these admissions are dealt with differently. My main disappointment was that in the ethos statement there is no mention at all of SEN - in terms of approach, assertion of inclusion etc. I do understand that the school hasn't published everything it will but considering that just shy of 20% of children have SEN (whether EHC plan or otherwise) then this is a little troubling. This is especially the case when there's room found to talk specifically about children with a special talent in music or languages. Certainly this is my perspective as a parent of a child with SEN. I wondered if this had perhaps been addressed at the presentation?

I haven't seen anything at all about their SEN policy or seen any published statement on accessibility etc in the documentation - was anything available at the event? I don't think they can put EHC lower can they, if the school is named? I imagine that this will take shape as the school sets up its policies and procedures but it is a little disappointing to see no mention of SEN or admission of children with EHC plans information or in the admissions or statement of "ethos".

Thanks Kate. That is a real shame, I think. I do understand that funds must be tight but it is a real shame to see yet another resource for young people "closing" when there is so little for them to do locally, especially independently, or semi-independently. I do agree that it might have been more honest to explain what the plans were before eliciting feedback via the survey. I know that DKHAP has worked very hard to serve the local community in the past so you must have thought hard about this but it's a blow for open access play. Edited to add: in addition the fact that you won't be OFSTED registered means, and you must know this, that your service won't be able to be used by people on lower incomes who use tax credits to support childcare costs. So, its double "exclusive". I do note, of course, that your fees are a good deal lower than many other schemes offered locally (that are OFSTED registered).

Can you just confirm that this means that DKHAP will no longer be available unless you pay a fee of ?25 a day?. I do understand that it is hard to make ends meet but I just want to be clear about what this means.

Information about the scheme as it is operating in Southwark: http://www.southwarkccg.nhs.uk/news-and-publications/meeting-papers/governing-body-sub-committees/Engagement%20and%20Patient%20Experience%20Committee%20Meetin/ENC%20B%20-%20Cover%20and%20report%20%20-%20Minor%20Ailments%20Scheme.pdf List of pharmacies providing this service: http://www.southwarkccg.nhs.uk/news-and-publications/Campaigns/For%20patients/Pharmacies%20in%20Southwark%20offering%20the%20Pharmacy%20First%20common%20illness%20scheme.pdf

All children are entitled to free prescriptions. I would love to know if and where this service might be available locally. I spent a fraught few weeks recently trying to get a prescription for antihistamine for my child who was going away on a school trip. Not because I wanted it "free" but because the school were unable to give the medicine which we'd normally buy over the counter without one. I struggled with getting a GP appointment (Dulwich Medical Centre) and was mildly upbraided by the GP who muttered "and its no wonder that people complain about not being able to get appointments" (That he appeared to be the only GP working there at the time is by the by). Sometimes you do need to seek medical advice for a child in a situation where you might not for yourself and where, if GP appointments are scarce, it might be more appropriate to see a pharmacist for "minor ailments". As I understand the scheme they will refer you to your GP for anything not "minor".

or just do a card with nice messages from the children and forget about the cash?

Does it mean that the adventure playground won't be open to others as normal?

that cyclists are traffic and that when they are cyclists they should beware cars and be considerate to pedestrians

I teach my children to assume that all drivers are idiots, that they aren't looking and that they may not even follow the rules at crossings. Where I live many people drift across the turning into our road without looking, because they don't expect a car to be coming even if they can see me. I just assume that as the car driver I'll give way to them and slow right down. It really doesn't bother me at all. It has coloured my attitude towards driving, especially turning corners.

Hello Simon I haven't made any accusations at all and I'm very sorry indeed if it reads like that. I'm thrilled that there will be a new school and congratulate the team on delivering a successful bid. I was responding to a previous poster who seemed to be making those implications. I wanted to find out more so looked you both up. I saw that you have a powerful interest in social entrepreneurship and a strong track record of interest in allying private finance with social projects and that you have done lots of work in the field of developing models for venture capital for social ends. From the published information about Lord Nash it is also clear that he shares similar ideals. The minister is obviously impressed by your previous work with studio schools (he's on record as saying so). That is in no way at all to suggest that you've somehow cooked a deal with him. I don't think anything I've said about either of you is incorrect is it? (Although some of the information available online is slightly out of date). I was suggesting that, all things being equal, and both bids being strong, which is what the feedback from Det of Ed suggested, that it isn't surprising that the minister might choose the bid that was more closely aligned with his way of thinking - strong links to local employers, a head teacher with recent experience in the private sector etc. I don't have any connections with the other bid, other than that I supported it as a local parent. I wish you every success with the school.

but if they're already on the road I think you are supposed not to run them down bermygirl ... (from the Highway code: turning at road junctions; give way to pedestrians who are already crossing the road into which you are turning) It's a nightmare junction for everyone and there is someone who posts on her who was quite seriously injured.

erm, because there is one and they do? https://goo.gl/maps/OIIqD

Lord Nash is an Academy "pioneer" via his "Future" organisation (an interesting googleable track record) and also a massive Tory donor. He was appointed to his current position in Jan 2013. He's also a former chair of the Venture Capitalist Association and set up a private equity firm "Sovereign" and is the former chair of a large NHS private contractor. One might draw from that that he's keen on private business and education. Simon Tucker who led the Charter bid is a former Chief Exec of the Young Foundation and pioneer of "Studio Schools" (strong links with "employers" and employment led approach to education and highly praised by Lord Nash). His list of publications and interests demonstrates a strong interest in the role of private finance and "venture" capital in social contexts, especially social entrepreneurship. He's on the governing body of NHS West London. The new Charter has appointed a head with a strong background in the private business sector and one of its flagship offers is a "strong partnership" with local NHS employers. If the two bids were of equal quality it isn't surprising that Lord Nash might pick the offer and team closer to his way of thinking. I don't think there's anything "fishy" at all. Perhaps just a preference for a particular "style" and attitude. Whatever the precise reasons for Nash's decision. There's no doubt that both bids were strongly supported and that it,s fantastically good news that a new school will be up and running soon.

Well, streetbank seems more like freecycle (just logged in to check it out). I've certainly found the EDF a great place to find and give items on a share basis but I know they're developing something similar in Highbury and already have a small electrical items refurb scheme which works well.

I think it is a community initiative and not trying to be commercial. Part of the process was working with a number of social entrepreneur apprentices. I agree though that space is at a premium, but I wonder if there could be a virtual version? An inventory perhaps?