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Secondary school choices - what would you do?! My daughter is ten years old. She’s very sensitive, she likes to feel nurtured and supported. She is also very bright, sociable and creative. She can be shy in large groups, and she also can struggle and get overwhelmed with school work / reading. I would say she is not ‘academic’ but she does well enough, she could do a lot better if she pushed herself and realized how capable she is. We have choice of following secondarys: Choice 1: very small state school (700 in total), most of her friends are going, very heart Centred however known to be underfunded, under resourced, disorganized and never pick up phone. Ofsted rating good and they do well enough in league tables. NO 6th form. They do have some nice club, it appears very friendly, although a little rough round the edges. Has a charming feel to it, and feels like a school! Choice 2: very large state school, rated one of the top 5 schools in county alongside 4 grammar schools. 2300 kids. Exceptional teaching, facilities and buildings. (Only built a few years ago so very modern, spacious and swish) academic so push children but also lots of clubs and societies. Ofsted rating outstanding. Downsides are that there doesn’t seem to be much in places in terms of smaller communities and nurture. No quiet room they can go to when things get too much etc… unless you’re in a ‘club’ that is. Has a very cold and clinical feel about it! More like giant offices than a school! I’ve looked round both, my daughter changes her mind constantly and doesn’t have a preference. She changed every day and feels it’s too hard a choice. She likes the idea of a fresh start and exciting new school but worried about size and missing her friends. The small school is also very tired looking, shabby etc. Ultimately I want her to do well academically but most importantly want her to be happy. I’ve asked other parents who all have mixed experiences with both, but the bigger school Is the most recommended. I feel like perhaps she’d be more suited to smaller school but at same time I don’t want to hold her back when the big school could be a chance for her to grow and shine .✨ Any advice / experiences / opinions most welcome!! Thanks OP

Secondary school choices - what would you do?! My daughter is ten years old. She’s very sensitive, she likes to feel nurtured and supported. She is also very bright, sociable and creative. She can be shy in large groups, and she also can struggle and get overwhelmed with school work / reading. I would say she is not ‘academic’ but she does well enough, she could do a lot better if she pushed herself and realized how capable she is. We have choice of following secondarys: Choice 1: very small state school (700 in total), most of her friends are going, very heart Centred however known to be underfunded, under resourced, disorganized and never pick up phone. Ofsted rating good and they do well enough in league tables. NO 6th form. They do have some nice club, it appears very friendly, although a little rough round the edges. Has a charming feel to it, and feels like a school! Choice 2: very large state school, rated one of the top 5 schools in county alongside 4 grammar schools. 2300 kids. Exceptional teaching, facilities and buildings. (Only built a few years ago so very modern, spacious and swish) academic so push children but also lots of clubs and societies. Ofsted rating outstanding. Downsides are that there doesn’t seem to be much in places in terms of smaller communities and nurture. No quiet room they can go to when things get too much etc… unless you’re in a ‘club’ that is. Has a very cold and clinical feel about it! More like giant offices than a school! I’ve looked round both, my daughter changes her mind constantly and doesn’t have a preference. She changed every day and feels it’s too hard a choice. She likes the idea of a fresh start and exciting new school but worried about size and missing her friends. The small school is also very tired looking, shabby etc. Ultimately I want her to do well academically but most importantly want her to be happy. I’ve asked other parents who all have mixed experiences with both, but the bigger school Is the most recommended. I feel like perhaps she’d be more suited to smaller school but at same time I don’t want to hold her back when the big school could be a chance for her to grow and shine .✨ Any advice / experiences / opinions most welcome!! Thanks OP

@Bobby_2021 Why is that? I have a ten year old girl and due a baby boy in 2 months! xx

are you male or female?

Just curious, baring in my gender differences that are so often discussed in here.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input a few months ago! As it happened, I got pregnant very quickly… just one try 😅 this little soul was definitely waiting in line…. We’re due a little boy in early June. It’s been quite a transitional but we’re all delighted, especially big sister to be!!!

I think the public lynching pre trial or conviction is unfair. Also the fact he was pushing boundaries alongside the entire noughties culture at this point. It was the ‘norm’ and very much an era where this behavior was encouraged and enabled… by both men and women. He’s been well and truly scapegoated. I’m not saying he’s innocent but the way he’s being treated PRE conviction is despicable. He’s given a lot and touched many lives and ultimately believe he’s a good human but took a while to find his way. However he must pay the fair punishment for his crimes IF they were committed

https://www.thefound.co.uk/laura-brand

No the alleged assaults happened during his sex crazed, drug fueled era before he reformed himself. He writes in his book that he had years of therapy and self development before he would even allow himself to consider becoming a father.

He has two little girls aged 5 and 6 and one due any day now.

Yes, Laura Brand, his wife is so lovely and down to earth as well. He claims that she ‘tamed’ him…. (Not soon enough unfortunately) And she hates fame, excess and limelight… that’s why he stopped appearing on mainstream tv, because he met her and she couldn’t stand it she appears very ‘normal’ and has Insta page which is now deleted promoting creative and natural play activities for children.

He’s got some cheek really hasn’t he. His last vid I reckon lost any Shred of empathy I pay have had for the public hanging. He’d have done better if he’d had shown some vulnerability and authenticity. Instead he’s hiding away behind the conspiracy shield. he really didn’t seem like any version of himself I’d ever seen. this is def a case of ‘don’t bite the hand tht feed you… ‘ but also, I’m pretty sure he’s guilty which is tragic I wonder what side his heavily pregnant wife is on…. What must be going through her right now, poor woman. And they have two other young kids. they are the innocent ones that sadly having their lives destroyed for his decade old errors / crimes as well ?

off he goes for a rumble in the jungle…. Clearly just carrying on as usual then with his show as if none of this is happening.

I was joking…. ?