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I think parents of children who have send have no idea what actually happens in schools
I understand exactly how you feel. I think parents of children who have send have no idea what actually happens in schools. That only ONE person in a WHOLE school has to have ANY qualifications in additional needs(and even then it only applies to SENCos that started after 2008). In fact they only have to get some training…
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All choices of school been rejected
hi I’m new here. I’m currently at my wits end. All 3 of my sons choice of schools have turned him down. The first choice a secondary mainstream with DSP - which we named in his echp, the second choice a mld secondary and the third a feeder mainstream state they cannot meet his needs.It seems nobody wants my child- I…
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Is there anyone I can speak to about my son's post-16 options?
Hi there I am mother of Sam who is 15, has spastic quadriplegia and goes to a DSP which is within a mainstream school. We are starting to look at his life post 16, and also at what the future might look like beyond that. Is there anyone I can speak to about possible pathways? The courses at the colleges that I have…
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Any luck with finding afterschool programs?
what are some good afterschool options for a middle schooler (7th grade) and high schooler (10th grade)? Would love to find something that's affordable and able to go with my kids' interests (technology, video games, hw help, etc.). Also would be great if they specialize in special needs education. I've done some limited…
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Choosing my university accommodation
Choosing my university accommodation I have been accepted into 3 universities and as the end of
the academic year is approaching, I have begun to look at different university
accommodation for my first year. Universities offer accommodation within the university for
all first year students, however I could not find…
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Financial support when in hardship
Hi my daughter is 12 has an ECHP and has developmental Lanuage disorder I’m trying to get funding to get help towards a laptop we are on low income benefits and she’s going to homework club at school every day after school so not getting any time to social with friends plus she goes handwriting club in school at lunch…
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College anxieties
Hello , I have an 18 year old son who has right hemiplegia, autism , and arfid . He never leaves the house unless its to go to hospital appointments or college. He only has virtual friends , so college is his only life line to reality. My son is doing creative media level 3 which is a huge achievement in itself! As arfid…
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I'm a university student. Can they move more students into my acommodation?
I am a student of Stanislaus University in Turlock. Ca. I am mental and physical disabled and since the Covid-19 starts on 2020 I am living on-campus. Also, housing were keeping me for myself, then now 0n Spring 2022 they told me that they will put 2 or 3 students at my apartment and this situation is causing me some night…
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How can I retrieve my lost college certificates?
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Request for EHC needs assessment. How much do I need to put into request letter?
How much stuff do I have to put into the request letter? The threshold should be relatively low so ideally I would like to avoid putting too much into the request letter. Are there any sample requests for different conditions eg adhd/ASD?
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Specialist Provision. Has anyone else experienced their child hating their specialist school?
Hi - I’m new here and I apologise for jumping right in but I’m at my wits end and wondered if anyone had similar experiences and could share the benefit of their wisdom? My son with ADHD & ASD has recently transitioned to a specialist provision from mainstream - it has taken a year and tribunal to get him there! He has…
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Hi, my name is Becca27! In the process of applying for a EHCP for my son
Hi everyone I’m in the process of applying for a ehcp for my 10 year old son , just waiting for a meeting with his school to see what support they are going to put in place as he is struggling to attend , Cahms suggested I applied for the ehcp myself, as I have never written one before I will be looking for advice. kind…
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Difficult school with my 4 year old son
Hi my son started school in September and was in hospital in October and has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has some behaviour problems too his school isn't managing well especially with his diabetes his doctor has said he's has world development delay but is being assessed for ASD and adhd is there anything I can…
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Special Needs Woodwork Course / College
My daughter is currently in year 12 and we are looking to the future. She would like to pursue a career in woodwork as she really enjoys the subject. I am trying to find a college that offers woodwork to special needs teenage (the school is looking also), Google isn't being very helpful and our local college here in…
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[Closed] Receive £30 voucher by sharing your experience of EHCP appeals
Are you interested in an EHCP appeal? Have you been through the EHCP appeals process? We would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email Grace.Brown@scope.org.uk. It would involve speaking to us about your experience and giving us feedback on the content we have written about EHCP appeals. The…
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Are their any Level 3 computer courses i can do
Hi to all, Are there any level 3 computer courses i can do either from an education center or from home i like doing desk top publishing or art courses or web page design are my favorites i have done word processing before i would just like something else to do when ive done housework ect to take my mind off things i would…
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Can more than 1 school be named in section I of an ehcp???
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Do they do Btec Level.3
Hi to all Do they do Btec level 3 in Computers and is the Course free online learning. Sparklebright63.
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Sons recent autism diagnosis and educational trouble
My 14 year old son after 11 years of been in and out of camhs has finally been diagnosed with Autism and is struggling to get educated as he cannot manage school classrooms. He is currently trying to manage 3 hours a day in the inclusion room but has no help with school work and isn’t learning anything. He is on a MSP but…
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My son has multiple conditions and would need support at college/apprenticeship. Where to start?
My son is 15, homeschooled as secondary school failed him he has has ADHD, GDD, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, PERMENANT HEARING LOSS (wears hearing aids) NO VISION IN ONE EYE he is wanting to get a job apprenticeship or go on a college course but would need to be supported employment or course with SEN as he homeschooled don't…
