jennybongo

Could you link to the previous winners please?

I know. But it takes a lot of practice to begin to see these kind of times and with practise he is getting quicker. He wants to cube with people at his level rather than beginners. I gave an example to show his level for compatibility. But, thanks for your encouraging comment.

Are there any speed cubers interested in meeting my friendly teen in the S10 area? He's sub 20 now on a 3x3 and goes to the national comps. He would love to have people to share his passion with. If you speak 'cube', please PM me. Jennifer

I agree with Mr Robot on the premis that a high IQ on a CV is better than the alternative that might be no/very little GCSE certificates to show. We are talking about a young adult who we want to show is very employable in certain fields, he is not learning disabled but is a different thinker which actually can bring something to the table that others might not be able to do so intuitively. Having an alternative CV is much better than one that is unable to meet typical expectations. One of my favourite stories is an autistic young man went to a university interview for a fashion course in a home-made cape. They were so pleased with his creativity that he was promised a place regardless of his results. Some people welcome a different approach and if they don't I don't think they would be the right employer for my son anyway. More fool them.

That’s all very well if you can fully access education. I believe what you say is subjective. I’m sure many would agree but also it’s it’s good to think outside the box. A unique skill set can be a great attribute to a company. Lots of assessments are not based on just getting an IQ result but highlight some amazing qualities that a GCSE certificate can’t.

I wonder if a supported internship in this area would help him get future employment without actual grades? (Alternative IQ assessment is a great idea!) He may get average English and Maths, but he can do these at his own pace. Thanks for your help.

This is a very valid and helpful comment, thank you. He was assessed as having a cognition in the high average range as part of some assessments. His range is from low to incredibly high in some areas.

Hello, My 15 year old son is very nervous about growing up and the expectations that are associated with his age, he’s autistic but a bright lad. Because of barriers, he hasn’t been entered for GCSE’s yet. We need to look at colleges etc and start thinking about possible career pathways that suit his skill set. He has just learned around 70 algorithms for his Rubik’s cube and studies algorithms for his different cubes with passion and intensity. Is this a transferable skill? What do you think we could look at with him in terms of courses. What happens if he has no or low GCSE’s? It doesn’t reflect his ability as he is so bright. But it might stop his chances. He’s so deserving of a chance. But I don’t know where to start. Any advice will be welcomed. Thank you.

It's not too far off the beaten track to take the little track off Marsh lane next to the allotments and it brings you out the other side of the cemetery, probably only two minutes longer. Please watch your footing, it's full of dog dirt!!!

Hi. How has their SEN dept. let them down? Do you mean the local authority hasn't supported the SEN children?

Come home following neighbour's having Mr Whoosh clean out their bins to the smelly mess being tipped out literally on the road outside our house. We live in the turning circle of a cul de sac and I'm going to have to go out and hose and sweep the road so my children can play out. A few neighbours have commented on the mess and smell because it's just dumped on the road. Annoying thing is, there is a drain a couple of feet away which they haven't bothered to use. Utterly appalling service.

I survive on it!

Brave hair net! I like that!!

Pop your first and sir name in here and lets see who has the funniest anagram! http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram/

One wheel Dave, are you the chap that rides up Upperthorpe? Actually it's my son who's 11 who does it. He loves unicycling! I wish I could but I don't have the time and I know it will take me a long time to learn. Greentop are arranging a unicycling get together at a park in association with Tour de France. It's on the Saturday, the day before it passes through. Wonder if we could get it into the telegraph! I'll try and find out more details for you.

Bump! Any more unicyclits around? Do you meet up?

I agree that the waiters should not block cars needing to reverse out, I'd move on if that was the case but when you're waiting considerately and some taxi is hounding you to move as they want zip round to the other side of the road, then it p' s me right off!

Of course. But that's not the point.

Just rang council. Bit of a grey area! I just think this is unjust for people wishing to utilise car parking for the shops. Cyclone, I thought that as I was posting, hence the edit LOL

Hi. If you drive down A57 towards town and enter the area where there are allocated parking spaces for the shops in Broomhill (outside Williamsons and Sainsburys) sometimes you have to wait for a space to become available. I can't see the harm in waiting as long as I am not obstructing anybody's car but I always seemed to get forced out by taxi drivers wanting to drive through to turn direction. It's so annoying and they seem to bully other drivers too who are waiting to park up. There is a box junction there, am I right in thinking that cars cannot turn right into that layby coming from the direction of town. I have noticed many car wars here, particularly taxis who do do not intend to park but using it to drive through. (I know there are good ones out there and it's a not a statement about ALL taxi drivers but my own experience it's always been a taxi, shoppers tend to happily wait behind). Has anyone got any clarity on this please?

Yes, I heard this and it's a shame the OFSTED report can't reflect this.

^^It happens every time, that's why I was weary about posting.

No, I am a Mum of SEN children, not a govenor

Am I right in thinking King Ted's did really well this year but still got marked down because of last years results?

Asperger's Children and Carer's Together (ACCT) They run a teenage club, children's clubs, offer training and do fundraising etc you could call them. http://acctsheffield.org.uk/