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As simone and mariababe say ( if I'm reading their posts correctly ) Haberdashers divide up each years applications into 9 ,so the score needed for each band will vary each year according to who has applied . My understanding is that Haberdashers band by score and allocate places within the bands by giving priority according to distance . I think you're right that this can disadvantage yr 6 pupils if there are a lot of high scoring pupils all competing for a couple of top bands . Again as far as I understand Harris have a different way of banding in that the scores required for each band reflect the national average scores rather than the top ninth /bottom ninth etc of those applying in any particular year . I think banding is not as simple as it seems ,I know I find it confusing ,and I don't think schools publish much information . You can search on line on gov websites with guidance on admissions policies and there is some detail there on different types of banding .

Bit harsh mariababe . Many school websites lack clear detailed information . Hardly surprising that people get information from picking things up from word of mouth/on line forums . I'm sure if one looks at the two schools admissions policies ( as opposed to oversubscription ) there are more similarities than differences - looked after children etc .

Vik - I thought Charter's admission policy was solely on safe walking distance ,giving priority to those who live closest to school . And I thought Haberdasher's was banded ? Have one of them changed ? Edited to add - might be a sucking eggs situation here and if so apologies ,but bear in mind that what when we/most of us say Admissions Policy what we're refering to is the oversubscription polocy .

I found a description of their admissions/oversubscrition policy on a 2008 Funding Agreement which I guess might be current policy . My reading is that they have 9 bands and they divide up each years intake ( as opposed to referencing to national scores ) and try and fill each band with equal numbers . Assume they give preference to proximity within those bands . Can anyone post a link to a current doc explaining policy ? Will they use same policy if they go ahead with new school ?

Hindmans Rd ? Double yellow lines ? Surely a mistake ?

minder - the cost of the school - land ,building ,teachers salaries - will be paid for by the government with tax payers money . The setting up of a new school can now be activated by a group of individuals who feel they need a new school near them . The curriculum and terms and conditions pay ,qualifications etc of staff employed can be determined by the sponsor chosen to run the school . So pretty important stuff ,pretty important decision about who is to run the school .

Can anyone point me to a document where Haberdashers explain their banding system ?

I think we have to blame the system , not The Charter School . It allows a group of people to get together and start proceedings for a new school in the interests of expanding choice . That group of people make a decision on which sponsor to go with . I'm sure they try to represent what they perceive people's wishes to be . Personally I feel the process here was a little lacking in substance and transparency ,but that's just my view and it doesn't preclude my view that those parents involved acted with the best of intentions .

When I drove past the bins today I realised that they weren't fixed and could easily ( tho not if recovering from surgery ) be shoved along . If I'd realised that I wouldn't have raised the issue in the first place . Thanks to whoever has moved them . I'm afraid I don't quite understand the point Kiera makes .

James ,just to be clear the guardrailing is not a problem . It is the large litter/recycling bins that are the problem . They have recently appeared in this position and presumably could easily be removed . 20mph not an element in positioning of bins .

James ,apologies if this has already have been raised but - junction of Whately Rd and Lordship Lane ,turning right into Lordship Lane from Whately Rd ,vision is badly obscured for motorists by recycling bins . Could they be relocated ?

Mmmm ,well we ( I ) need to find out ,I fear loss of hearing is creeping up on me . As is . Sigh .

" if you're going mutton there's not much point buying expensive gear. " Is that professional advice ? I'd always understood that loosing one's hearing involved becoming less able to hear certain pitches ,high I think . So simply amplifying everything would be the equivalent of having glasses that simply magnified everything . Was thinking that decent quality might be beneficial . Would be interested to know anyone's experience ,having hearing problems myself .

See here for more about this . http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,1299262

I found Aloe Vera ( I used one from Health Matters ,honey flavoured ) good . You only take a mouthful twice a day .

Actually the more I think about this the more I think that I wouldn't trust the workmanship of someone who took liberty's like that in my home .

Jeremy - it was a firm called Bertrams http://www.bertrambuilders.co.uk/. Very nice they were too. Shocked that such normal behaviour ( ie not helping yoursef or expecting your client to offer but taking responsibilty for your own tea breaks ) is considered exceptional .

I don't think it's a grey area . They shouldn't have helped themselves or expected you to offer . I hope their work is better than their manners . I've had workmen turn up with their own kettle and supplies and that's the correct approach . The toilet is different I think ,they can't help but use it really and the cost of a portaloo would presumably push up the cost of your job . Though I guess they could ask what you prefer .

Difflam is good for painful mouth conditions . http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004OXAC70/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=479289247&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001PMM136&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0JAWSM2DGSRTMMHFADFN

LondonMix ,I asked about the criteria used to decide which school to go with and this was the reply Belle April 03, 03:23PM Re your question intexas at the moment - we analysed the schools on our shortlist, assessing them on areas such as proven track record in education; experience in establishing new schools; understanding of the Free School bid process; inclusion strategies and, crucially, the capacity and resources to open the school by September 2016. The outcome of our assessment showed Haberdashers' Askes to be the strongest contender & we are delighted that they have come on board given their track record and experience as a multi-school federation.

Train from Denmark Hill or Peckham to Victoria ?

Could anyone - James ? - update us on the situation regarding the acquistion of the site for proposed new school . Is it owned by a health Authority ( or some such body ) ? Are they in agreement about selling some of it for a school ? Has a price been agreed ? Presumably the funding for the purchase will only be available once a sponsor is decided on ? How does the Dfe work out how much capital is available for land purchase ? Or will the land be leased ?

Just heartbreaking . Wow .

Thank you Belle for quick reply .

Could we have some detail on the criteria used to decide which sponsor to go with ? As promised earlier James Barber March 12, 03:31PM "I anticipate the decision we take having a clear explanation of how we reached it. Supporters can rthen withdraw their support. One of the joys with obvious disbenefits is the Steering Group is able to make quick decisions. " ( In reply to kirstymacs " But the Steering Group must have some process in place for deciding who that provider will be - its not unreasonable to ask that question is it? " ) simonethebeaver March 12, 03:55PM We will also be happy to explain exactly why we chose that provide