As places go for a bloody battle, this one is rather picturesque. This one was definitely Scotland 3 England 0 but nothing like the Mel Gibson history movie lesson.

Deep sigh. The College Hawklad is hoping to start in September has been sending some pre joining information packs. They are definitely one of the better places round here for providing special educational support. But there is still a sigh.

I was reading the pack explaining how the College is really proactive with dyslexia support. Definitely way more than his last school. But here’s the problem. The College is forced to set course entrance requirements for Hawklad’s preferred subjects. These mandate good results in the GCSE exams which Hawklad had just sat, in particular English Language. The very exams that are most definitely Dyslexia Unfriendly. The exams that desperately try to penalise students like Hawklad. That’s Government Policy.

So it’s fingers crossed for the next few weeks, hoping the results allow Hawklad to follow his chosen path.

40 thoughts on “Battle”

  4. As frustrating as that sounds, stay amazed . Your son ( with your love and support) made it this far. i have no doubts he will continue to succeed.In the process, you both grow closer..and learn more about the world than many will ever know:)

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  7. I’m sending prayers and blessings that this “battle” will be won. That Hawklad is given the right weapons to defeat the enemy that could keep him from conquering his dreams 🙏🏻💛💛

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  8. Sending the most positive thoughts for Hawklad to be accepted by that College. He is to admire how he clearly knows what he wants and puts all his efforts into it.

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      1. That is the best he can do and actually, the best everybody could do. Unfortunately, we all are so pushed to follow through the system that we don’t think about it anymore.

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  10. The new school sounds promising and o am crossing my fingers and hoping for the best for both of you.

    Is there a way you can proactively reach out to the school before the results come out to have a conversation?

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  13. Hope it goes well. Also, you could definitely talk to the college if the odd grade is missed. Amazing sure that they will look at your son holistically and find a route x

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