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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
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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…
