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School help
Hi all my daughter is a part time wheelchair user and is having trouble in school. They failed her on a fire drill last and sent her down the stairs with every one else which is a massive safety risk to her and othera. They have sent her down the stairs again this week and back up them because the lifts were not working…
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EHCP advice. Am I within my rights to request a new lead?
Hi everyone just after some opinions/advice. My daughter has gmfs level 5 quad CP, vision impairment, and global development delay. Her EHCP lead is not helpful and very negative. For example she said she would probably not get into the SEN school which is 6 miles away, and a lot more suited to her needs as it has…
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Dyslexic Teenager at School
My son has dyslexia, and he was struggling at school. The latest assessment shows that he has got problems with memory and verbal communication. But, he is good at Mathematics. He was attending online classes for the past year due to the COVID outbreak. Now, their school has reopened, and the teachers have asked them to…
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Hi, I'm wigburt! Seeking support with appealing son's EHCP.
I am here for support and advice as I am in the process of appealing section I (school) of my son’s ehc plan and I am so anxious, confused and stressed.
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Would removing my son from school affect his chances of being put in a special needs school?
Can anybody help me... this is a long story but I’ll will cut it down. I have a son who has an EHCP since sending off the paperwork it’s been 5 years and we are still waiting to be placed in a . Special needs school. There has been many failings by the education authority particularly the co-ordinator. And each panel…
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Survey
Hey All, just created a survey for an Educational documentary im trying to make happen would you be able to fill in my survey please - (Removed, pending review)
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My son needs to join a special needs school. How much time is required for the entire process?
My son needs to join a special needs school, we will be arriving in the U.K. during the last week of May, need advise on procedure and documents necessary/time required for the entire process. TIA
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Hi, my name is Lanie_78! I have questions about appealing an EHCP decision.
Hello, need some advice. I applied for an EHC assessment for my daughter, it was refused on the basis she has no educational need. Yet they're fully aware she has medical needs. At the time of application she wasn't at preschool because it was delayed due to covid19 and getting things in place for her to start. She's…
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EHCP failed - whats next?
Hi My daughter is 17 and has an EHCP for severe anxiety, separation anxiety, social phobia and depression. The college she attempted to try to attend for A levels agreed to the EHCP but four weeks in had not put any of the provision in place, her mental health took a dive and when I tried to arrange the provision in EHCP…
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My college have said I can't bring in my own laptop, and they can't give me one. What can I do?
Hi I go to a college for people with ASD I was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called FHH about a year ago. It causes me wrist Pain when I write. I have asked the college if my lsw could write for me when my wrist hurts. The college said that was a covid risk. I have asked if I could bring in my own laptop. They…
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sassy comebacks
i know we shouldn't really do i but what is the sassiest or funniest comeback used when someone talked down to you or misread personal relationships due to your disability
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Hi, I'm christine789! How can I speed up getting support for my son's mental health + education?
After a long time of asking the school to support my son (8 at the time) I moved schools. Second week after starting the school the first lockdown began. However, the SENCO called and as I hadn’t said anything to them about my concerns they shared there’s with me. Oddly this was a relief I went home saying “I told you so”.…
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1:1 staff leaving my daughter to work with other children. Is this allowed?
Hi all, my daughter is 8 and she has multiple disabilities she has a rare disease and is very fragile. She has to be handled with care. She is in a wheel chair. She needs to be moved around the school. She needs personal care. She is more than capable of doing her work and is really clever for her age, however, she gets…
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DSA reassessment
Hi everyone, I’ve been on DSA for 3 years but for the past 2 years I’ve had an injury that I didn’t have at my assessment. What is the process of getting reassessed like and how do I do it? I’m also not sure if they will be able to do anything different as I did have shoulder pain before, it is just worse now. I have the…
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Hi, my name is linkits! Son doesn't have an EHCP, wondering if his school can meet his needs
I’m a 53 yr old mum I have ADHD. My 13 yr old is diagnosed with ADHD and has suspected ASD plus OCD and sensory issues etc. He doesn’t have an EHCP and is in mainstream school. Just wondering if his school can meet his needs. He struggles to sleep then getting up etc etc. I’m sure many of you can relate. Looking forward to…
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A teacher's top tips for home learning
I know that quite a few of you have had to take on the responsibility of managing your children's home learning, which I imagine can't be at all easy! My friend is a secondary school English teacher, so I asked her whether she had any tips. A Secondary School English Teacher's Top Tips for Home Schooling September felt…
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Hi, I'm Molly69! Can anyone please clarify the maximum EHCP hours which can be granted to a child
Hi Looking for some advice please. My son is in KS1 and has and EHCP of 8 hrs a week. Can anyone please clarify the maximum hrs which can be granted to a child in mainstream school? I appreciate it is dependent on their level of need ect but just looking for an idea as I am preparing to challenge his current level of…
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EHCP tribunal experience?
Hi, My son is due to transfer to junior school at the end of this year. He just got his ehcp placement, which is the local mainstream school. His current school (SRB), EHCP co-ord and I wanted him to go to either of the 2 local special schools - but they didn’t have space. His EHCP co-ord apologetically suggested we appeal…
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Number of special schools
Hi Please could someone tell me the number of special schools there are in England Thanks Paul
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How do you feel about pupils going back to school?
Schools are starting to reopen from Monday 8th March (Gov.uk). Do you care for a child who'll be going back to school? Will you be going back to school? How do you feel about it? Do you have any concerns?