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  1. A quote from another home educator - "this is automatic access into all homes and that it could be them (you readers) next and probably will be. Also that in this country there is a presumption of innocence which means that your home is considered sacred and cannot just be stormed into by any person from the council on a whim. Also it is your duty to protect that right for your children. Once presumption of innocence is gone, then the police could come in your house all the time and rifle through your drawers and you could not stop them. That is why we have warrants. There has to be a good deal of suspicion that there has been a crime! We are not automatic child abusers. We are not guilty. We have nothing to hide because we are innocent, so they shouldn't be looking when they have no good reason." I'm really leaving now. Thanks for reading. Tessa x
  2. Local authorities already have powers to act if education is insufficient or welfare is at risk. Not all local authorities /inspectors stick to their remit. Some home educators have been misinformed, harrassed and bullied. Autonomous education has a valid role with some kids. Those abuse cases were known to social services. There is a lot of misinformation in the media about home ed. I'm leaving the forum as don't want to get into a debate - just highlighting the review so people were aware. Tessa
  3. The review led by Mr Badman has been published. You can read it online via Education Otherwise's Freedom of Education website or other home ed sites (- sorry did try to do a direct link but my hubby and ds have the IT skills and are out atm). It is worth a read. They are calling for yearly registration (permission granted to home ed depends on suitability of parents plans and other factors), compulsory home visits and for local authority officials to have access to children without the parent present. It dismisses autonomous education. Deregistration will be delayed. All this is for "safeguarding children educated at home" (never mind the fact that social services already have these powers). Ed Balls' reply says he wants to press ahead with the safeguarding ideas immediately. Other suggestions (training of local authorities, exam access) are put on the back burner re resources. Not everyone here is pro home ed - fair enough. I think (hope) we are all against child abuse. But bear in mind that if this is passed unchallenged it is giving the state greater rights over the family. We know and love our children but that may count for little in the authorities' view. Tessa
  4. BID I really feel for you having had similar events in the past. Don't give up with the specs, even if it just means wearing them at home, they will help. Tessa
  5. We did sonrise with our younger son (hfa) part time for 2 years - went on the startup and did the intensive in the USA. It really improved our understanding and communication and our son enjoyed it (he loved being "in control" in the playroom and was sorry when we stopped). There is no physical coercion - you try to position yourself to get eye contact but do not invade their space. The "joining" is more than just doing what the child does. You back off if the child wants - they are in control. (This made our ds's behaviour a lot less controlling outside the playroom). Yes the door is locked for a session but in other situations (eg school) children are required to stay in a room. We never thought of it as a "cure" but it certainly made our life easier. Yes it was hard work (and I home ed 3 kids, the older ds also has AS) getting and training volunteers. We used our savings to pay for it (couldn't face the fundraising). Don't know if all benefits to our ds are due to SR or would happen anyway. We didn't do it for an "outcome" but to get to know our son better. Would we do it again in hindsight? Yes. But this is me speaking about us as a family - no criticism implied of others who decide not. There are free introductory lectures where you can find out if it is for you or not. Each to their own I say.
  6. Hi Pingu, Try googling "BBC bitesize" - its their secondary stuff from the BBC schools page. We haven't tried it yet as my eldest (10 going on 44) is busy on self-directed projects atm but it looks good. We did a trial of Education City and, whist some people love it, it made my eldest cringe! Good luck with the home ed! Tessa.
  7. Hello, sorry to keep banging on about this! The tv report had a lot cut out of it. There's a much better report in our local paper today re screening. Please google - tessa protheroe kent messenger maidstone and click on "read full story" Thankyou, Tessa
  8. people are welcome to email me and I can link them to this optician's website Tessa
  9. Well I can't advertise but, as far as I know, the man interviewed on the program is the only person doing this in the UK. He has a website if you google. Tessa
  10. Pearl - just a thought. You say JP recognises people he knows but how is he when they are dressed differently, change hairstyles (or in hats) and pop up out of context - ie places and times he doesn't expect and with people he wouldn't associate them with. I relied on these clues heavily (and build, voice etc). What the program doesn't get across is that I didn't know I had such a significant problem. All that stuff about me saying I found friendships difficult and didn't tell people because I felt stupid was actually me talking about my lack of direction (couldn't even find my way back from the loo in a restaurant) - they just cut and pasted! I know I can't advertise anybody here but do think every child with ASD should be screened. We didn't suspect my eldest AS had problems - when he got his glasses he couldn't believe that he's thought he had been seeing normally. Tessa
  11. Thankyou! They actually cut out a lot (I used to have huge direction finding, disorientation problems and Glyn had dyslexia) but at least they put in the link with ASD. Screening is really simple and treatment (if required) effective. Can't mention names but the professional interviewed is, to my knowledge, the only person doing this in the UK. Its very different to any other types of coloured lenses. We love our guineas - also have a giant African landsnail (but for some reason they didn't want to film "him"!) Tessa.
  12. Hello, there was a short bit about it on lunchtime news (can watch again online). They have promised a longer piece this evening (BBC 1 South East, 6.30pm). Please watch! Tessa.
  13. Hello, have phoned the BBC to find out why it wasn't on - it had to be bumped tonight as they didn't have room with other news and sport that happened recently. Its provisionally booked for Tuesday, 6.30pm. They can never guarantee things will be shown on a given date but promise it will be shown sometime. If you need to check with them tomorrow, the program planners are on 01892 675580. Please keep watching out for this piece as we think it is very important. The recording includes an explanation of how parents can assess their children for visual problems. Sorry if you've had your time wasted tonight. I am very frustrated (started on wine and chocolate...) Please keep watching! Tessa
  14. Meeeeee! Well I think you've done the best thing for him - but I would say that wouldn't I!!! We've homeedded for 4 years - Glyn (8, HFA) had 2 terms in reception, Tim (9, AS) did reception and year 1 before we deregged. There's good support from Education Otherwise (google for their website), also they have a special needs forum : HE-SPECIAL which is excellent. A good read is "Home educating our autistic spectrum children, paths are made by walking" available from Amazon - each chapter is by a different parent so lots of different experiences. Be aware a lot of people (family, friends, professionals) may say you're making a big mistake.... Happy to post more if you want. Good idea to find your local group and meet some families. We live in Kent and I was amazed at the number of ASD kids HE'd. By the way - I really don't want to get anyones back up - I am aware that school can be good for some kids and am not saying HE better for all. Tessa.
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