Thanks Ditty nice to hear such good sound advice. Also in my confused state with it all, I had forgotten the possibility of changing schools if things don't work out, as a last resort.

Hi DA, I've sent you a message about the schools, not keen on putting the exact school names in a public place, just being cautious.

I know Low, that's why I didn't mention the schools, I shall go and check the message now

Personally I think having looked around them both, you will have a gut instinct which school is right for your daughter and as others have said if it doesnt suit her you can swap.
I went to our local high school which was a bit rubbish but did really well and got amazing support from all staff, but my mum was desperate for me to go to the best school in the city which was RC, she is catholic but I'm not, my mum wasn't thinking of her faith when she looked into and got me a place ( which i turned down) she was thinking of me, my education and my future. I dont think its hypocritical at all, everyone has a right to their faith but they also have a right to receive the best education possible.

Thanks for that Trixy. Good to hear you got support at your school. You are so right about us mums wanting the best for our kids. Education and happiness at school is so important.

Just giving this a bump iIn case anyone else has any suggestions for what to look for or ask at the first school tonight.

Bye peeps and thanks for your giving your time to offer advice.
We're getting ready now to go to the first school. see ya's laters