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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…
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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…
