pumpkinpie

What was the reason for cutting his support? Can you show that since this has happened his behaviour has worstened at home and school? What support did the school say was in place which enabled the panel to make its decison - was it based on inaccurate info? Persoanally I would be looking at writing and challenging any inaccuracies in these reports particularly the ed psych - what evidence did she have to support her view it was a home issue? Has someone from schoool been feeding her duff info? Sorry I am asking more questions hun, but I dont know what else to say

I would be interested to know why as well. I find it very hard to collate info from them ie speech and lang appeals etc

I think you would be wise to correct any errors now. Remember opinions written down wrongly can escalate and be taken as true - it stays on your childs record forever..... If you snip this in the bud now and correct the error you are saving a lot of heart ache later on.

Have youn written to the school and complained about what they are doing? It seems to me that this should be puut in writing to them and the chair of governors as they seem to be acting illegally and in breach of the dda

The school they are classing as the qualifying school is the nearest special school approx 4 miles away. My child attends a special school 28 miles away in a neighboring La. The silly thing is they said(I dont have it in writing ) that they only fund up to 15 miles and this hidden rule seems to stand up as other kids with sen are funded to out of area mainstream schools up to this distance. I have used the transport policy and went through it point by point before the transport appeal panel but they wouldnt consider the qualifying school issue as they say its a matter for the sen dept

There is a child who lives near us but across the border who goes to the same special school.Both Las have agreed we could share transport but the issue is cost. my la say we have to pay the costs minus £3 a day which they contribute. I think this contribution is too low especially as thye had said this would be reviewed and it has never happened.

For over 12 mths little p has been at a BRILL SEN SCHOOL AND WE ARE VERY HAPPY. Our problem is re transport. Or lack of it When this was resolved we conceeded transport as it avoided further delays and I was led to believe there was no problem getting a transfer to an office nearby from work. The LA however agreed to pay us £15 a week towards our costs. On her statement the La has named the nearest special school as the quyalifying school and added the bit that she can go to x school as it is our preferred school and they will apy £15 a week The transfer didnt happen and as my career break has ended I am left doing an 100 mile a day round tri[p. I appealed for transport went before our panel and was turned down. So really it is where to go from here the letter from the panel says they cant determine which is the qualifying school as this is set down in the statement and any dispute should be referred to the tribunal service. I thought pt4 (school)transport wasnt a ground for appeal. I would really appreciate any ideas.

I think it is important to get transport written in to the statement. Where I live there is such a big push to get kids into mainstream schools they are agreeing transport.

Sorry to not go wih the flow of opinion. But whats so bad about dressing up to raise money for a good cause. If your child doesnt want to dress up fine, theres planty of other things to do. Just looking at what youve said has happened, I think you are overreacting . Just my opinion

There is no reason why you can aply for a statement yourself . Does the school take advice from the asd advisor in your area, they dont sound clued up and I wondered what training they had had?

Has the senco put these comments about not being able to help without a diagnosis in writing? I personally would be taking this further and pointing out to the school and governors they have a dutty nder the dda - dont let them fob you off

If this was me I would write to them stating what has happened and copy it for everyone - then they will all know whats happened! It takes time but it shows all involved you are serious and demend a good service

If this was me I would be wanting to see the risk assessment for the holiday - it seems like a contra?iction to specify supervsision and then not to actaually go into the dorm? Id also want to know if the boy involved has a history of this kind of behaviour - if he has and staff ignored it well..... As a word of caution social workers dont in my experience like to rock the boat especially when special kids are involved. I would let the police persue this, take a look at your councils child protection/safeguarding procedures and see what they say shold happen with regards to special kids - it maybe worth complaining to them about this and the many other issues you mention ie bullying etc

Im waging my own little war about lack of transport to special school from those of us forced to an out of area school becuae provison is .... in our area , but becuase the LA has all the cards and names .... schools as the qualify ing school we have to pay transport. Do you think I could do a similar req to see whas going on as I think in my area they are persuing the mainstream agenda by paying to go to mainstream schools but not payingto go to special schools - see what I mean? I heard a rumour leeds are stopping paying for transport to out of area schools in north yorks, so beware

What policies did you refer to kathryn, transport and disabiliy?

At the annual review the school did say it was meeting her needs and my La agreed. There isnt anyone else from my area that attnds the school. I do think my LA is operating a blanket policy wih regard to transport - they will may costs to mainstream but if the parents want a special school they make it very hard. friends of mine have no probelms getting transport if its for mainstream - which is as much as it would cost them to transport my daughter but are refusing us. Its very unfair

Since 2007 little p has been attending an out of area special school and is coming on leaps and bounds. To get her in we agreed to transport her with our LA paying a small - emphesis on small amount towards our petrol. The thing is with fuel rises etc we are really struggling and want them to pay more. Ideally we want to share a taxi with another child who lives close and goes to the same school but is out of area and get the La to pay more . At the mo they say they will arrange this but we have to pay 32 a day whilst they will contribute 3? They say no and it looks like my only option is to go before The LAS education appals panel. Has anyone else got any experience of doing this ? My oh job is dicy at the mo and whilst I am due to return to work after a career break I cant because we cant transport her. It really is a massive financial issue for us and any help would be aprreciated. I have been to ipsea and theres not really any legal redress for us, we dont want to take her out of this fantastic school but if OH looses his job we will be ........ I have return to work and to do this would involve 100 mile a day round trip for me at the mo its looking as if I will have to resign and I really dont want to as it means no pension etc Help??????????????

Any news

Have you thought about writin to your local councillor and asking them to investigate on your behalf. They will then write to the releveant people on your behalf and its drawing attention to hats going wrong in your area

I think its obvious the school is failing your child. They sound clueless. Not only that they are bullying him by their incompetence. Have you spoken to ipsea for some advice. If this was me I would write a letter of complaint detailing what youve said and send it to the head, chair of governors and head of education at your local council. I would also write and request a statutory assessment asap www.ipsea.org.uk

What are you upset about then. Is it the fact the school didnt contact you earlier or the fact the teacher words have made you re think your sons needs? Being intelliegent and having the need for additional support is really common and whilst a shock isnt the end of the world/ Take a deep breath , have a coffee and tell us more We are all here to listen and help <'>

I know its a pain but you really need to to take this furher. It flys in the case of the governments poliy re carers and childrens policies. Id do a bit of home home and put some quotes in, direct your letter to the head of childrens services- councils will continue to do things like this until we as parens make them re assess their training and procedures. Just make sure your leter is factual and a non personal attack as they look for any excuse to blame us as just emotional .....

Is there anything here to help? http://www.kent.gov.uk/NR/exeres/8ACD2E3 9-FD32-4FFE-95D2-209648756E85.htm I was looking for the statutory assessment criteria the school is referring to

Have you thought about writing to your local councillor and asking him to make enquiries on your behalf. He is supposed to look afer your interests and should write to bring your case the the head of children services at your local La and the councillor who is the portfollio holder for education

Complain please. Schools will continue to act inproperly unless we as parents show the they cannot get away with it. Do you have a copy of the schools complaint procedure, if you dont have it ring and request it so you can follow it. I worry that you are being conned a bit hun. Did the ed officer actually say hed sorted out a new school for you - to have a new school sorted in jan seems very quick? Have you got any advice from ipsea ? My concern is that you will be put in a position where you are conned inot taking your child off the school roll which means the La can sit on their behinds and do nothing. There maybe issues regarding the school welfare officer as well re attandance. I know other parents have got aroud LA manipuation by keeping the education officer informed by letter early so they cover their backs. And have paper evidecne. I personally dont trust education officers, they so often say one thing and do something complaetley differnt - just watch what you agree to PLEASE AND GET SOME ADVICE