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Parents find out today whether they got the school place they wanted. According to local authority reports, the majority of parents have received a place at one of their three (or six in London) preferred schools. But roughly a fifth have not got their first choice, which means many are likely to be disappointed. If you didn't get the school you wanted, you can appeal for a place at any of those named on your application form. Instructions on what to do should come with the decision letter, and can be found on the Directgov website. Make sure you check whether your appeal paperwork needs to be sent to the local authority or the relevant school's governing body. This is particularly relevant in areas that still have grammar schools, but it also applies to those with faith schools and academies.
Embattled Emery set to face Leafs
Ray Emery is expected to get the start in net on Saturday night when the Ottawa Senators visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (CBC, 6:30 p.m. ET). Emery was censured for the second time in less than a month for his lax practice habits this week. The goaltender took a good first step toward making amends by donating his $14,500 fine to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Ottawa Senators goaltender Ray Emery hasn't won since Jan. 12.(Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press) Stellar play might have mollified recent concerns over his personal issues, but Emery has lost in his last four appearances and hasn't played since Jan. 22. With Martin Gerber mired in one of his frequent inconsistent patches, however, Emery is expected to face Toronto for the first time this season.
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