beachhousegirl

I’m looking for recommendations for an experienced Educational Psychologist for child assessment, please. Any recommendations gratefully received. Not too long a waiting list, ideally. Thanks!

Thank you so much to all the replies I've had, both posted publicly and in PMs. It seems that there are so many reasons to choose any of the schools I have listed, and I'm really grateful for the advice. I'm still not sure which I am going to put first, and I think all four will definitely go down on the list. Thanks again.

Hi - another request for parent views to help me make up my mind at the last minute! With the deadline fast approaching, I'm still finding myself torn between the two schools I think we are realistically likely to get a place at: Bessemer or Lyndhurst. (I'd also love insights into GG and St Johns, as know fewer (if any) parents at those two). We're about equidistant from both Lyndhurst and Bessemer Grange, basically. I really like aspects of each school, and just cannot decide. Bessemer: - I loved the head, the management overall, strong sense of vision, in-house before and after school clubs, the outside space, the nature garden, the excellent results... Lyndhurst appeals as a great community school with a truly mixed, diverse community, a lovely nurturing approach that looks after every child, and a good location. I will know families already at Lyndhurst but not at Bessemer (yet!). I also slightly worry that Bessemer is too big. Goose Green is nearer than either of these, and was very interested to read another post and the replies to it. I did really like the feel of it but am (perhaps foolishly) still concerned about the recent Ofsted, although I thought the new head seemed great and the school (and parents we met at coffee) were very welcoming and positive... and the school had a lovely, energetic vibe. Or St Johns? more roundabout walk, and we may well not get in with sibling numbers etc... But it's Bessemer and Lyndhurst I am really weighing up. I appreciate the forum may get fewer Lyndhurst parents on here but any insights welcome!

Thank you, Renata. That is helpful. I had't thought of that!

Thank you. That's really helpful. The gist of my original post was, if anyone else is interested, does it matter where you originally put a school (i.e. 1st or 2nd) for the purpose of the waiting list? I'm sure you are absolutely right - it doesn't matter. The lady I spoke to at Southwark confirmed this too, although she did go on to say, do put your most wanted school first...

I think I've got the answer I wanted from southwark so I've deleted the content of this post! Thanks.

Hi everyone I've just put a request to join the Facebook group, but posting here as well. I'm due on December 13, first baby. Would like to join any future meetups, including maybe the 27, if it's going ahead :-) Jane