keyholekate

Not sure what they're looking at or whether this will be a suitable alternative. Sean's in mainstream currently Year 9 and always has been. The main problem is his attendance (he's definitely a candidate for "Martian in the Playground"). He's never taken any interest in anything at school and can't see the point as he never learns anything and all they do is shout. His words. So I think we are just being shown an alternative with no commitment on either side.

Hi Tez, Just got back from doing a reccy on where this tuition centre is! Well what's happened is as Sean is very anxious about school it's been suggested tht he may be able to attend a tuition centre. We've got an appointment on Monday and I don't want to go in blind. It's just to have a look around. The ed. Psyc. and Senco are going too. I've downloaded the last OFSTED report. Very Good. but I don't know how they work. i.e. lessons, subjects and lunchtimes. I know these questions can be answered on Monday, but I like to be a bit prepared. I only received the letter Friday p.m. and I never knew this place existed until the Ed.psyc. mentioned that it might be a possibility. Apologies for the rambling.

Dear All, Need to pick your brains again. Does anyone have a child not going to mainstream school or special school, but has any info on Tuition Centres including Outreach and Home tuition from the LEA. Be grateful for any input. Thanks Keyholekate

Once Sean went to 'special nursery'at 3 his speech came on in leaps and bounds. Now at 14 I'm desperately looking for the on/off switch!!!!!!!!!!!! (can recite whole Simpsons episodes without drawing breath)

Well doneand enjoy the summer>

Next Thursday is Sean's Sports Day. He's in Year 9 and for the first time we have made a conscious decision that he will not be going to school that day. The school have been informed and there is sense of relief all round. I realised a while ago that there's no point trying to please everyone at the expense of the things that are the most important in our lives. I'm still learning that !

Sean was never able to and at 10 and was eventually circumcised. Never had any problems and was happy to have the op as he had time of school!!!!!!!!!! OUCH

Hello All! Really do appreciate your input. Thank you.

Tez Some good information. I will follow up on the links you gave me. I just needed to know that some of the suggestions I make are not totally unreasonable regarding schooling because at the moment all Sean's looking forward to is June 2008! Thanks for taking the time.

Whoopee managed that. Thanks

And how do you add those little stylish quotey bits a the bottom with some personal info?

Hi! GCSE Options. Sean is soon to go to year 10. Hates school . He can't see the point of it as he learns nothing. He is currently on reduced timetable i.e. misses last lesson every day. He is expected to complete 11 GCSE's. When I said that I think that is unlikely I was informed that even lower ability children do a full curriculum of GCSE's. I suggested that Sean do the 3 core subjects and one of his options(drama or art) Ohhhh! well that didn't go down too well. Am I asking too much? (He has High Functioning Autism?Aspergers not statemented) Thanks had to get that off my chest. This is my first message so bear with me . Regards Keyholekate. x

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