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8 year old with CP at main stream School
TonyLisa
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Our granddaughter who we are full time caters for has CP she is wheelchair bound and attends main stream school, on Friday she came home wet from being taken outside during breaks in the rain. We complained to school/head about her being wet and they said. They will continue to take her outside in bad weather as all the children need to have fresh air. They provided nothing to keep her legs dry and said, she needs to get use to it as the heating will not get put on until December and all the windows and doors will be left open due to Covid. Are we being unreasonable thinking they are wrong for doing this, when they are so adamant they are right?
Would love to hear other people’s thoughts/ experiences
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Just to let you know, I've moved your post into the Education category, as that might help other members who have been in a similar situation to see your post.
It sounds like that was probably very uncomfortable for her. I'm not sure what the rules are on taking the students outside, but I do know that a lot of schools have an open-window policy at the moment to aid with ventilation. Has she had to go outside at breaktimes in previous school years?
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Maybe ask the head how she would feel wearing wet clothes all day
I agree they need to go out but weather permitted and only if clothes properly
Can you take it up with the school governors
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Great to meet you. As a person with CP and a wheelchair user who went through the mainstream school system, I can see both sides of this.
I feel that it is vital that your granddaughter is not isolated from her classmates and is included in as many activities as is reasonable and safe. This will help her form a positive self-image and increase her confidence.
However, she should absolutely not be left in wet clothing for a prolonged period of time. I would recommend arranging a formal meeting with the headteacher to discuss your concerns and explore ways of creating a procedure for when your granddaughter is going to be outside. For example, you could buy a waterproof that stays at school? something like this Cosy Wrap
If I can be of any help, let me know
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