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BSL courses recommendations
Hi hi! I'm looking to do a BSL course for my work. My workplace are going to cover the costs and I'd rather it were in person. Anyone have any recommendations on where to go, I work in Manchester but live in Salford if that's any help.
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Hi, my name is Sunshine24! child wishes to return to secondary SEN school. Who can offer advice?
Hello, Looking for advice please. My child wishes to return to school. Not had much luck with mainstream schools therefore we're looking at Secondary SEN instead. Who should i turn to for advice and support please? want to ensure we make to the choice and my childs needs are met.
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Hi, my name is Francofile! Where can I prepare for my ABRSM grade 8?
I live in London, have passed ABRSM grade 7 theory (about 4 years ago) but can't find a class to prepare for grade 8. I prefer face to face rather than on line. CityLit and Morley College no longer seem to be covering this. Can anyone suggest anywhere?
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Learning BSL
I would like to learn BSL as I think it’ll be useful. I have a hearing impairment that has gotten worse in the last decade. I have managed to do some introductory courses but I’m struggling to get to BSL1. I have difficulty getting to the class but even if I did solve that problem the prices are so high. I have found an…
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Looking for Personal Experiences on Neurodiversity and Creative Subjects in Schools
Hi, I'm currently conducting a study on neurodiversity in schools and how the UK National Curriculum tends to neglect creative subjects like art, music, and drama. I’m particularly interested in how this impacts neurodivergent students who may thrive in more creative, hands-on environments but feel limited by the focus on…
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School problem son age 9
We had parents evening last week We're so frustrated, angry, disappointed and sad. I wish I could play it back to you from my head... to show you our sons face, the hurt, the upset and the frustration... the overwhelm and just ... I can't put into words... We recently got a private adhd diagnosis for him. This was partly…
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SeN school placement
hi everyone. My son is 9 and currently home educated for nearly a year. I've bene waiting on SEN school placements. He was refused so far from 4 however we had a visit from a school that Is brilliant and can meet his needs and waiting to her back from the local authority, however I had a phone call to say that the LA won't…
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Hobbies
What hobbies do you have and what are you / past/ presently working on? any ideas? I for one am building a custom-made trailer for my mobility scooter, with a proper tow hitch just like cars but smaller plus electrics and lights to enable it to be used on the road, also a separate power source so I can put speakers in it…
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How Did You Cope In School?
When you have a disability, I think school is very tough to contend with. For me personally, not only was I held back in Year R and had to contend with learning difficulties, barely anyone knew what skills I had and they saw me as a boy with a disability more than anything else. One LSA saw my potential and knew who I was,…
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SEN EDUCATION NEGLIGENCE
Hi, hope you are well! I'm unsure that can i sue my old school for sen education negligence after 10 years because I became aware as getting older and they are not good suitable for deaf
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Hi, my name is Aymanmit912! How do I apply for an EHCP for my 19 year old son?
l have my son Mohammed [removed by moderator - personal information] who has Learning difficulty who has AHDH since who was child . He has 19 years old . His nationality Jordnian who has entered England tourist visa which can stay 6 months in England who can study English with this Visa I am taking to private assessments…
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Hi, my name is Rachael20242024! I don't understand the whole breakdown of income based student loans
Hello, I'm looking for some advice. I don't understand the whole breakdown of income based student loans and grants. I've applied for Uni, been accepted for the course and I had to apply for the Tution and student finance. I tried to ask UC before applying but they said they can't advise until they know the income from…
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Free laptop
Hi my name is Diane. I am a student on universal credit I need help to get a laptop. How and where can I go for help
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Change org petition
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EHCP Help re. Activity outside borough and personal budget queries
I am supporting a friend with her son’s EHCP review because English is not her first language. I have no experience in this. She has found a new activity/place she wants her son to go in the autumn, this would be in addition to his college. The reason being they offer more practical tasks, mentoring and therapy with…
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Hi, my name is Kitsap! School cannot meet sons needs. What can I do?
Hello. I need help. My son is 17 without a school. His school reported they cannot meet his needs. The Local Authority will help fund us, but we cannot find a school or a tutor that will assist. What can I do at this time.
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Alternative to college
Hi my name is nikki my son is in year 11 and has significant learning disabilities social communication disorder Global development delay to name a few. He has struggled with main stream school with the stress of work load and now with the education system saying they need to do something untill they are 18 I need help to…
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Open University
Hi all I've been browsing the forum for a while and can't seem to find a defintive answer. I am currently on Universal Credit and deemed LCWRA, however I would like to do a university course via the open uni but the information regarding loans has me all jumbled. I'm aware that I can apply for a tution loan to cover the…
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Education and work.
Hello I'm 32 with Cerebral palsy, I'm afraid of being judged in a new job role. I'd love something that redeems me worthy. I have retail experience but feel it's not enough to get anything else. I'm obseessed with being safe and potentially holds me back. I live in the East Midlands area so i'm sure theres help locally.
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Hi, my name is R4becca5chloe6! son on supported internship, but unable to get bursary.
Hi, My son has autism, I'm receipt of full enhanced pip, 18. He is going onto supported internship. Unfortunately we can't apply for bursary as my husband earns too much but wondered if there is anything available we can apply for.
