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Sorry to hear this, same happened to us in Herne Hill last year. We have a 20year old polo. Reported to local police and car reg, they later told us vehicle had been stolen

Hi Rahrahrah We drive out to Minster beach on Isle of Sheppey - less than ninety minutes from here, not much tide, steep beach so deep water good for swimming

We had our cat stolen yesterday afternoon in Herne Hill, thieves drivings silver Prius. Our car is a twenty year old VW Polo, cost of repairs considerably greater than the value of the car

I loved that show, muggy boneheads and all

"The Low Classes"? presumably those who don't use "lower" correctly.

Compton Arms - there is a memory. My old mate Barry was year below Roger at school - they bonded over the time they spent outside the headteacher's office awaiting punishment for various misdemeanours

That's a really nice sofa

St Saviiour's & St Olave's last OFSTED was ten years ago and they were outstanding. I assume it is a good sign if OFSTED haven't been back. The progress eight score this year was .56 "well above average" Data for Southwark here. https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools&region=210&la-name=southwark&geographic=la&for=secondary&basedon=Overall%20performance&show=All%20pupils&datasetfilter=provisional&searchtype=&la-name=southwark Was it one of your choices?

Shouldn't this discussion be part of "tiny things that cause you irrational rage"?

could do worse than joining JAGS and use their pool early mornings or evenings

We had AFE, change a toilet for us - superfast job, veyr reliable. Definitely recommend

margate is hard to beat for beach, and then only a short drive to Broadstairs for ice cream. Would definitely pass on Camber

Angelina, not wanting to scare you, but it is often sixth forms with most stringent entry requirements that "cull" the most - seems to have been the case at St Olaves which is super selective at year 7 and year 12

Angelina, I am not sure St Olave's was a "one-off" - I am guessing plenty of grammar schools doing something like that. My professional experience is that many schools may encourage some students to move on at end of Year 12 not for league table reasons, but for best wishes of student - a view the student may not always take. (PS: I was using the worn "culling" somewhat ironically, which I now realise is never a good idea on social media)

Cheers Bill, on same (ish) page

OK, in defence of culling and against apple pie and motherhood: What advice would you give to a student who got U or E grades at end of Year 12 in either AS exams or end of year internal exams. The grades would heavily suggest that the student in unlikely to do very well at the end of Year 13, so surely it would be just as well for that young person, to call it quits with A levels and maybe find a more suitable course or apprenticeship elsewhere? Genuine question, not trying to stir the pot

"everyone will use public transport or walk" - is this a serious statement?

I would keep phoning round - schools often have unexpected spaces at this time of year with some students moving overseas or going into independent sector, Southwark has some of the best state schools in the country, so she should be able to find something. You don't say where you live, but don't forget to look at schools outside local area that are on good bus or train routes, so you can go in plenty of directions

Sorry to hear of your loss James

Good luck Greg. The Half Moon has set the bar high, hope you can meet it

i think you need to talk to her school - very inappropriate. I've been in education for 20+ years and never heard of a school that did not have spare kit

Usually take place in or around first week in July, so shouldn't conflict

Football Magic are the people who run the Saturday morning drop in at JAGS

JAGS used to do a friday evening

Don't know about one-to-one but you could take him to JAGS or Athenlay with Danny on Saturday mornings. Just turn up ( 9 am I think for both)and pay your fiver. they are both very welcoming to newcomers and will help him work on his skills whilst having lots of fun. Plus he will make loads of mates very quickly. I know it isn't quite what you are looking for but I do recommend. (In interests of fair disclosure two of my boys were regular attenders when younger and coached there when older)