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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
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Hi, my name is Grandpap! Grandson moving from mainstream primary school to special needs school.
Hi there, looking for guidance, 9yo grandson moving from mainstream primary school to special needs school in Leicester he has ADHD and has an EHCP. Has anyone any recommendations ? Thank you. Regards Roy.
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Problem solving and childrens education.
Most of us would not really be involved in childrens education or even Home tuition unless we have a disabled or long term sick child or actually teach or lecture. Powers of observation can be taught if given the right tools. MY LOT. I asked do you use an I Pad at school? Of course I do? A bit lost in the translation. In…
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Secondary school for sen daughter.
Hi my daughter is in year 6. She has a diagnoses of adhd, she has a paediatrician and is on medication. She is under the senco in school. We are waiting for an Assesment for autism also. She struggles in school as the work has got harder (she is a few years behind) and she struggles with emotions and friendships. If her…
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EHCP support
Hi All My daughter has an EHCP and is in secondary school. She is having support taken away to be used in year 11 mocks. My question, is this allowed? Surely as its a legal document for my daughter then this should not be used else where? Many thanks
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EHCP Help!
Hiya. New to this group and looking for some advice around applying for an EHCP for my 8 year old son who is in year 4. He was diagnosed with adhd, sensory progress and tics in February this year. I had to go private as after 18 months on the NHS, I was desperate. My son has been under sen since year 2 which has continued…
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Secondary school art teacher with sad failure to relate to difference
I was reading on the Scope site about SEN & Disability understanding for secondary school teachers, and I was reminded of something that happened many years ago now. An autistic young relative in my care (who is very good at art), was in an art class (Year 9) at a local mainstream secondary school. The teacher was teaching…
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Homeschooling
I'm homeschooling my eldest son,he has Multiple special needs. It's a full time job,with two other boys.any ideas how to keep him interested in his study,and if there is any help available, x.hes a good kid with a heart of gold,
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How to secure a move from Mainstream to an SEN School
Hi all, New here, so please don't bite! I'm looking to call upon all the advice within this forum as to how we move both our boys (ASD diagnosed) from there current mainstream school to an SEN school that we visited today. Both have EHCPs, both formally diagnosed with ASD, Sensory Processing and Global Development Delay.…
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ADHD diagnosis
Is it possible for a 14yr old to have ADHD, be known to social services and school for 'issues in his life' but for the school to be unaware of an ADHD diagnosis and ongoing test for autism?
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advice for mainstream teacher
Hi - I have a 5 year old child with CP joining my class. She is a new arrival to the UK and currently has no health provision in place. She has visited the class 2 times for a short period of time accompanied by a parent who has carried her due to her difficulties walking. I am looking for any advice groups that might be…
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UC child Element study from Home
Hi, could anyone answer this for someone else please?" Hi I have a 17-year-old who is in college and is diagnosed with social communication disorder. Her anxiety is through the roof and she is struggling to go to college. Does it still count as a student if she does an online course from home?  what does class as…
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Hi, my name is Paul. EHCP and ARB advice would be appreciated.
Hi, I am Paul from Cornwall. I am a parent to 3 lovely children and husband to a beautiful wife. We have been fighting for our middle daughter in one way or another since birth. She has an EHCP and enrolled at a local ARB, (although she is currently unable to attend). We have quite a few questions and need some advise so…
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Student ID not being accepted for alcohol and scratch cards. Where can I get proper ID?
Hi there I’m having problems with my student ID not being accepted for alcohol and scratch cards now I totally get where people are coming for but it’s harder for people with disabilities to access ID especially those people who can’t drive. I know you can use your passport for ID I took it with me today to get a scratch…
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College unenrolled me due to reasonable adjustment?
Hello. I am 17 and had to repeat my GCSES last year,so this year I am looking into college. In my city,I applied to about 6 colleges and most refused me due to my age. I got a place at 2,one that was the college where i repeated my gcses and really liked. The other was far. I enrolled,got my bus pass ,my id and a…
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Hi, my name is chiggs! I wanted to buy a seated electrical e-scooter
I am just starting a PhD at a University. I am a partially disabled student. I need a crutch to walk and my distance for walking is restricted. I get tired walking and have to stop 2-3 times as well. I have MS. I wanted to buy a seated electrical e-scooter to enable my movement on campus. However, I was informed by the…
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Open university and maintenance loan
Hi, I've applied to start studying at the open university from October, I have applied for student finance to tuition fees and it also gave me the option of a maintenance loan too, so I applied for both. Today I received an email saying I need to send further evidence for my maintenance loan which include a letter from my…
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Residential Placement for Primary Schooler
I am a single mom with twin boys aged 8. One of my twins has severe autism. He is non-verbal, has epilepsy and prone to aggression. I don't have any family or friends to support me where I live. It has become increasingly difficult with my son and is starting to really hurt my mental health and my NT son's health. I have…
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A level support?
Hello Bit of a sad post. 19 year old Son has recently developed epilepsy and has just failed first year resits at University. Struggled with relatively new diagnosis, moving away to Uni and settling in - all a bit overwhelming. Lost motivation and basically didn't put hours in for revision etc. Uni have said he can resit…
