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Beacon Centre, Beckenham is really good (formerly Beckenham Hospital) and probably nearest

The Grauniad makes 'our' riot 24 hours later than the rest of London

My experience of Virgin media broadband is that when it works it is fine (and it works a lot of the time - although I haven't paid the premium for 50Mb - I have their 'middle' tariff). But as for the 'Customer Care' they don't care. Luckily for me broadband has not broken at times when I really have needed it. I suspect that with genuine fibre optic they are now the best of the alternatives in our area for a fast connection. But I might look again at BT if they do re-wire East Dulwich later this year.

Thanks for that update heart108 Our broadband has also been out since yesterday morning and I have learnt more from your post than five years of phone calls to the Virgin techs who in the past, after very long waiting, have told me nothing is wrong (when it was) and that the fault was with my Apple wireless(when it was clearly a problem with them and in the wider area). At work now which is why I can read this, will check the lights and modem tonight and try that number if they're still answering. Update: broadband was working again on return home - I will make a note of that 0800 number.

Kerching!! Well done James!

James - if you read my post again you'll see that I didn't criticise the current head - only yourself for your implied criticism of her predecessor. And no 'public act of vandalism' was there also - you'll see I recommend Goodrich to prospective parents - my view is it's a good one. But I'm glad to see you are taking an interest - I hope you'll see the School doesn't suffer from Government 'austerity' measures.

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'Shirley Paterson looks to have taken a just Satisfactory coasting school up a notch or two' James - you're being really unfair on the previous, very popular head and the senior team he had with him, some of whom have now moved on or retired but still remain involved with the school. I think your remark is unnecessary - I suppose you're a LibDem playing politics here - there was life before the LibDems ruled Southwark Council. FYI I'm a Goodrich Dad, I have had kids there over most of the last ten years. It's been a good school and continues to have some very good teachers. It has given my kids a good start in life. I can't pretend to know what the future may hold but would recommend the School to any prospective parent (Tony Rabbit) based on my own experience.