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How can I access university while being on pip ?
I currently don’t work I finished college many years ago my mental health was bad for a while. But now I’d like see what is around how would I go about this? I do get another benefit but I am unsure what it is Also diagnosed Asperger’s
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disabity and uni
i have ms and on a bad day i can't walk. my new treatment for ms i going well. i want to do a degree in fine art. i think i will have to get disability student allowance. will the money pay for a carer. to take me to the course and back? could i employ my husband? if i have a funny turn i can go in a wheel chair and still…
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EHCP
Hello everyone Hope everyone is keeping well and staying safe. I was wondering whether anyone has any information on how an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) works! Reason I ask is because my daughter was issued with an EHCP approximately 3 years ago and currently she still has that in place, this is why she has been…
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LEA, SEN school and an apology!
Hi forum, After many years of fighting with our local education authority, we finally managed to get our autistic son into a Sen school. However our LEA persistently made it difficult and lied many times even to the tribunal. Last year we put in a complaint about their lies, and 15 months later (honestly I'm not…
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failed neglected isolated and punished DAILY by TRUSTED GOVERMENT TEACHERS
if your son was ISOLATED and PUNISHED DAILY by safegaurd school support worker and certain SENIOR teaching staff head mistress duty head mistress also SENCO and my sons class teacher for not 1 year BUT 2 years also the TA who was apprantly a 121 teacher for my son, had been fully aware my son had made NO PROGRESS and his…
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Support for disabled international PhD students in the UK
Hi, it's nice to join your community. I'm an international PhD student in her final year and I developed a disability whilst in the UK. As I have "no recourse to public funds" status, I am unable to access the DSA or any government benefits. I would really appreciate if anyone knows of any charity, trust, or organisation…
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Transition into new school do they have to follow EHCP
My daughter 8 has been home education for 3 years we finally got her a EHCP huge fight . The la named the school in October and they have been given extra funding now to meet her needs . School rang me and said my daughter can start in January but have openly admitted they can not meet her plan until they employ a new TA .…
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Returning to Education at 45 as AuDHD single parent...?
Hi all I have no idea where to start with all of this but figured you were the best people to ask! I left school after A Levels/BTec - at the time (late 90s) I wanted to go to Uni but my parents wouldn't agree because "you'll just get married and have kids so why spend the money?" Well I got married, had kids, got…
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Mainstream Vs SEN - advice needed
Hello, my daughter is 6, soon to be 7 and is currently at mainstream school with an ECHP in place and receives 1:1 support for morning sessions, with some intervention in the afternoon. She has KDVS which results in moderate LD. School are trying their best to support but I am concerned she doesn't receive the specialist…
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Tribunal help. SEND45 form not sent, advocate didn't mention it. Is it too late?
Hi, I am currently appealing a refusal of EHCP for my son. I have advocate support but I cannot get through to her and I'm seriously panicking!! I didn't realise I had to get the SEND45 form in by a deadline. I only realised once the LA sent there's through to me. This is now late, 1st Feb. My last meeting with my advocate…
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Hi, my name is AAma673! 7 yr old daughter has Dyscalculia how can I best support her?
My year 7 daughter finds Maths very tricky to understand or learn. She has Dyscalculia how can I best support her?
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18 year old in college, Child Benefit, Child Tax credit and part time work
Hi all, My Son is in college and I claim Child Benefit [CB] and Child Tax Credit [CTC] for him. He would like to work Part Time, whilst in college too, and has asked me if it will affect my CB and CTC claim for him. Would it affect either or both claims of CB and CTC, please? Does anyone know? Thank you in advamce for your…
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Hi, my name is mum2two! Do SEN schools provide one-to-one support?
Does a sen school provide 1 t 1 support ?
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Hi, my name is teresa2603! Looking for Advice on how to Apply for a Post 16 setting
I have 2 children with SEN, Lewis is 15 diagnosed with severe Learning difficulties and Adhd, and is in a Special Need Setting. Aiden is 10, diagnosed with significant learning difficulties and ADHD. Looking for Advice on how to Apply for a Post 16 setting for Lewis. We have had his year 11 review and I was asked to name a…
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Ehcp
Hi everyone. I am new here and am really pleased to find a Community to be a part of. I help look after my 4 year old grandson. We have just been advised that his has been given an ehcp but they have recommend mainstream schooling. Both myself and my daughter, alongside the psychologist report, believe he needs a…
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Possible SEND (Visual impairment) and looking for help
As mentioned in the heading, my eyesight is very poor and I believe this had an affect on my exams. I was never given any sen support in school and I think it's because I was acheiving highly. I did acheive good GCSE results however this wasn't enough to get into a selective sixth form in the area. They give priority to…
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Hi, my name is Jackies! Looking to sort some guidance to write a letter to the LEA
Looking to sort some guidance to write a letter to the LEA
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Hi, my name is adrianalfie! Questions about ECHP
My 13 year old son Alfie has EHCP from [removed by moderator - personal information] the council no idea where to start looking so many questions
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Daughter with EHCP, LA have admitted failed to meet provisions in section F
As many parents know, having a disabled is a fight around every corner. Despite legally binding documents and legislation, we are on our knees trying to get the support our daughter deserves. Our daughter attends an ARB which due to mental health and physical health. She has always had high anxiety over the teaching staff…
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advice needed for suspected autism
hi, i believe my son is on the autism spectrum due to various traits that he shows, for 3 years we have tried to get a diagnosis but keep being declined to be seen, we have tried Liase, Early help, GP etc etc and are getting nowhere. could anyone give me some help on where to go next please
