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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…
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Support for SEN child at school
I need support for my son's school as a SEN child please.
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Esa support group and student loans
Hiya everyone I am new to the boards and wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regarding study and esa support group. I was planning to start my level 4/5 in counselling this year. I chose the option for part time study. I am extremely worried about how this will affect my esa, and I can't seem to find…
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Housing benefit and education
Looking for advice, I want atudy nursing rather than social work now. Will housing benefit still pay part of the rent when I stop claiming old style esa. Thanks in advance
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How much, if any, universal credit will I get?
I am a first year mature student. I currently get universal credit of: Standard allowance £368.74 You get a standard amount each month. You said you're single Limited capability for work and work-related activity £390.06 You said your health affects you at work or prevents you from working I get a special support student…
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Pre-University Disability Event This Weekend
Hi all! I've not been super active in the forums, but I wanted to share an event I'm organising with another disability group that I thought might be of interest! Head Up! is a disabled student/graduate-led organisation that offers mentoring and events for young people interested in higher educaton. The event, on the 27th…
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Send Tribunal
Hello. Just after a bit of advice please. I appealed the LA’s decision to issue my daughter with an EHCP back in Feb this year. I have finally heard back that my appeal has been registered. Any advice on how to win the appeal. Should I agree to a paper hearing or attend? Do I need legal representation? Should I get a new…
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A little confused LCWRA
Hi, im a little confused on becoming a student with the OU, i have been on LCWRA since march 2020, so is it possible for me to apply and stay on UC with LCWRA? This screen snap had me a little confused, i understand that usually you cannot do both. I dont receive pip im currently writing a MR. Sorry certain wording…
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Universal credit at univeristy
I am getting really confused because I can’t work out if my universal credit will continue or not. I’m on Standard rate PIP (waiting for a review to get enhanced) and when I last went to uni I still got my UC. This screenshot says that I should still get some UC? The amount I’ll be left with each month if it gets taken…
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Hi, my name is dalkin88! Help for son
I Hello . I'm receiving pip for mental health issues I've been suffering from for over half my life. I'm receiving so much abuse from my ex partner for not working. I legally don't have to but I give her over £100 per month for our son but I still get abuse from her and her daughter. My 9 year old son listens to this and…
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Disability Student allowance
Hi everyone Jess here i've got my study needs assessment in a few weeks and wanted to know what it is like and what i could be possibly entitled to? I have Autism, Dyspraxia, Anxiety, Depression and Dyscalculia but my course is not maths based. Many thanks Jess
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EHCP - sports/gym
Hi all my son has just left school after his GCSE’s. He’s had a turbulent time in secondary school due to his needs of adhd with sensory and processing disorder and changed school twice, he was in his last school for 2 years and school became a joy for him, thankfully. He had stability and aspirations… he’s been at home…
