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Clod - allocating students and teachers is a complex equation and there are many things to take into account. I would rather assume there was a reason Fob couldn't be with the teacher you hoped for, rather than the school just being dicks.

Certainly our teachers don't know what children they will get until class lists are issued, but then none of our parents get to chose the classes, they are organised strictly on birthdays. As many classes in the school teach two different year groups it's down to the individual spread of birthdays in a given year, so it's by no means set in stone, unless your child has a September or August birthday. The day the lists are diseminated is a busy day in the staffroom, as teachers and TAs gather to exchange information and advice. LSAs like me tend to follow a specific child, or are advised in advance of a chance in routine, so we're the only ones already aware.

At least she was a very close second.
And sorry you feel you've been stiffed.
I accept the school might actually be being dicks, it's just more restful if you think they're not.

Philth, sorry for your spill and the cancellation of your plans.
Be more careful!