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Old style ESA, HB and PIP
I want to do a college course, Level 4 counselling part time, what funding can I apply for without it affecting my benefits, if any please?
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I've moved into student accommodation and was told it was fully furnished but it's not
ive got a dilemma ive moved into student accomodation was told it was fully furnished but its not and ive not got student finance for living costs coz im on a part time course ive also got ptsd copd anxiety and depression i dont have parents to help so what do i do its affecting my mental health but nobody wants help any…
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What are the ways to reduce the Climate Change Effect?
Climate Change Effect
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Advice for studying
Hi everyone.Myself Saqib i did my college degree in Pakistan i always wanted to study in England for the better future as there are no facilities available for disabled persons in Pakistan.Can anyone guide me about it .Also wanted to know are there scholarships for disabled? Fees accommodations fees etc .Thank you
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Ehcp for physically aggressive autistic child ?
Hey 👋🏼 I've been on here before my eldest son , now I'm back again for my 3 year old son who is due to start school in September! Academically he is very bright can read books and knows French, but he is angry and constantly bites , spits kicks hits , has unruly behaviour at home and nursery. He has had intervention from…
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GCSE query?
Hi, i am hoping for some advice and guidance. My son is 14 and has cerebral palsy he is haemeplegic. He has elected to PE for GCSE he mainstream schools but is impaired. As part of his GCSE he has to do some practical sports (so far no issue). He needs to get certain times and diatances to get marks for practical. He is…
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Best professional to see for an ADHD assessment
Hello, my university have said that they will pay up to £300 for me to get a professional ADHD assessment but I have to find the assessor and way to do this myself. I am wondering if it is best to get this assessment off an Educational Psychologist or Psychiatrist. Or if there is a third option, and where best to find…
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Hi, my name is kar34! I’m about to apply for a ehcp for my daughter
Hi thankyou for having me . I’m about to apply for a ehcp for my daughter , her nursery (where she has only been a few months) recommended to me a mainstream school. which i said i haven’t yet thought ahead of school etc. but i explained i’m looking at a special needs school (sorry if i said this wrong) Anyway portage…
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Worksheets for children 4-5 years old for home schooling
Hello. I recently started homeschooling with my son. He is now 4.5 years old and it is difficult to motivate him to study. He likes some worksheets and tasks, for example, with cars. I also like to run in the playground and play ball games. Advise, please, interesting methods how to attract a child to study. Do you know…
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Can’t find a school for my daughter
Hi there My 14-year-old daughter recently got diagnosed with autism in June and is going into year 10. She is currently on roll at a mainstream secondary school but was struggling to attend because of major anxiety issues. She is doing online lessons one hour a day but wants to return to in-person school to complete GCSEs…
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Smallwarrior. Feel my son is being discriminated against by the school
Has anyone got any advice please. Son has migraine and has a lot of time off school. Feel he is being discriminated against by the school
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How did everyone start their EHCP and how long did it take them please?
I am new to all this just wondering what everyone is with ehcp
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DSA & Uni Extra Curricular Trave
Hello - my son has been awarded DSA for his epilepsy which can be triggered by anxiety etc. He doesn’t drive because of disability and the campus for his course is a 10 min walk which he does with other course mates. Being new to Uni he wants to try some social activities and one thing he’s always done is sing in a choir -…
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Updating UC on Starting Uni
Hi, I sent an email to my work coach Thursday and still haven’t had a reply. I’m just wanting to know what specifically I need to do on their portal (UC) to adequately update about uni. I want to do everything properly and make no mistakes, as I know this can lead to trouble. Any help appreciated!
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Do we need an ECHP if we leave the country?
I'm having a nightmare trying to understand what to do about an EHCP. This all might be outing information but I don't know where to turn to for help. We are leaving the country in December to live abroad for 3-5 years. My little one should start Reception in September 2023. He has learning disabilities and is not ready to…
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Mainstream or specialist school?
Hi, I'm new to the community and just looking for some advice. My daughter is three and has been on numerous waitlists to try get an Autism assessment. We're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and she should only have a couple of months left to wait to see the Psychologist and start the assessment process.…
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Epilepsy at University Halls - Reasonable Adjustment Advice/Expectations
Hello - wonder if anyone can advise on their experience or provision at other unis? Our son has nocturnal epilepsy and is due to join a London Uni tomorrow - staying in Halls as it's his first year. The epilepsy is fairly well controlled on meds but he does have odd minor breakthrough (not full fit just wakes with bad…
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Who can I complain to?
My son is 4 and just started school on Monday, he gets transport there via a taxi. He arrived home as expected and then just before 5pm I got a call from the school to talk about an 'incident'. They explained he was dropped off in the morning by taxi who took him into reception but that they aren't sure how it happened but…
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Hi, my name is diane1avon! Can I get money to help me get my soon boots for his joinery course?
Hi just wanted to know if my son is entitled to ewp from college I get income support for him and I need help to get his boots for joinery course will I get money to help me get them
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whats next at 18
Hi My son is 18 and has completed a level 3 BTEC course. He is autistic but was refused an Educational Health Care Plan. He has severe issues socially and mentally. He has had a lack of support from school and college. We have discussed what to do next. He is interested in cooking and has recently had a trial day in a…
