shortcake Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Hi all I have not posted in a long time as have been having alot of problems with my son and I have also been unwell and in hospital for the past 3 weeks so I apologise if it seems I have come back not said hello and jumped straight in with a post. I am really in need of a bit of advice, my boy is currently in mainstream school and they have now said the are unable to manage him I have found a school that would be fantastic for him his consultant also agrees that this would be a good place for him. He is going to panel tommorrow to see if he gets a place im very nervous about this and unsure what the likely hood of him being given it would be. Does anyone have any experience of this? If so how easy is it? He has a large statement 25hrs per week if that helps? Thanks sooooo mucho!! Lyn x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 13, 2008 im not really good on education advice but just wanted to say hello again and good luck for tomorrow <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Oh thanks Hev! how are you and your Steve? x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted May 14, 2008 AGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH I was meant to have been given the decision by the end of the day cant get through to anyone and nobody has called me back or replyed to my emails. My head is pounding and I have had no sleep last night. Surely it doesnt take 2 min to pick up the phone and say yes or no???? I have done zilch work today and now im going home for a vodka and coke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Shortcake hope you get good news soon. <'> Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 When I was going through the same thing, I know sometimes panel meetings went on into the early evening. They would also prefer not to talk about any decisions over the phone, and would prefer to write - to "avoid any misunderstandings" apparently! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Hi Shortcake sorry to hear you have been unwell and had a spell in hospital, hope you are now on the mend ! We went to panel on the 1st May and whilst I chased, I only heard back yesterday via email from our caseworker. We are in the throws of (hopefully) going from mainstream to specialist provision and like you have a school in mind which would be perfect. Our caseworker has said they have taken on board our preference and that preference is included in a list of 3 school they are looking at to meet our DS 's needs. The case worker is to investigate and present it school back to the panel/locality team to select the appropriate school, I beleive all 3 are now specialist schools so at least they have finally agreed that mainstream is not a option as originally suggested on his proposed statement. DS is allocated 23.5 hrs per week. Don't know if any of that helps but all I can say is don't rule anything out. Good luck Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortcake Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Yeehhhhh Just having a read on posts and got a call to say that the panel have agreed my son needs to get out of mainstream im over the moon and now hope that the school I want accepts him...........hurdle one over at least!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 19, 2008 So far so good... K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Fab news , really pleased for you <'> . ............sorry to hear you,ve been in hospital hope your are better now <'> , best wishes suzex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
