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flag A Bristol mother with terminal cancer is advocating for policy change after her daughter was denied a closer school despite her medical needs.

flag Christine Lote, a Bristol mother with stage four bone cancer and a leg amputation, is pushing for changes to school admissions policies after her daughter Sophie was assigned to a distant school despite the family’s request for a closer one with bereavement-trained staff. flag Lote, whose prognosis is limited to about five years, argues her medical condition should be considered in admissions, but South Gloucestershire Council does not currently include medical need as a factor. flag Her appeal was denied, though the council has agreed to review its policy. flag The government is also consulting on updates to the national school admissions code, with plans to consider fairness for families facing medical or social challenges. flag Lote and her MP, Claire Hazelgrove, plan to submit feedback, aiming to end disparities in school placements for vulnerable families.

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