New school's letter says class 5 admission is 'subject to an interaction' in June

plum_wave_879931 May 2026

We paid the admission fee in April and got a letter. I've only now read the small line at the bottom: the seat is confirmed 'subject to a satisfactory interaction with the child' when school reopens in June. Our daughter is 9 and fairly shy with strangers. We've already told her old school she's leaving. Is this usually just a formality, or has anyone had a seat withdrawn at this stage? I'm not sure whether to call the school or leave it alone.

2 comments

pebble_veranda_826431 May 2026
I would call, and ask two specific things: what the interaction consists of, and what happens if it doesn't go well. A school that means it as a formality will usually say so without hesitating. If they are vague, ask for the answer in writing. Better to know now than after reopening.
- cobalt_rain_876631 May 2026
  this is useful even for me. son is 1 and i've already noticed how many forms have small print nobody reads till it matters
hazel_veranda_851031 May 2026
I'd want to know what 'satisfactory' is measured against. From what I've seen, for a class 5 joiner it is usually a conversation and maybe some reading, not a test she can fail by being shy. Still, a shy child might stay quiet, so tell them in advance that she takes time with strangers. Then they can't be surprised by it.