The Council's Waiting List

Many children in Hertfordshire are still waiting for a suitable school or the support they were promised. This project will make that visible. Each child will be shown as a simple tile on the wall below so families can share what is really happening.
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Real Stories from Hertfordshire

There are currently 16 real stories shared by parents in Hertfordshire, with more due to published soon. Together, they show how long children have been left waiting for the right support or school place. Click or tap a tile to read more.

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Add Your Story

Use our simple form to add a tile. Share a few words, choose an image that says something about your child. Your submission will remain anonymous. We will only ask for an email address. No personal details of the child are needed.
Share Your Story

About This Page

This page is a public record of children in Hertfordshire still waiting for the right school or support. Each tile above shows a real child and a small part of their story.
Parents can share their own story too. You don’t need to name your child or upload a photo. You can choose something that represents them, like a favourite place, object or interest.

What you can share

Not in school
In school part-time
In school but support missing
In the wrong school
Forced home education
Excluded or off-rolled