What should the school have in writing?

[connieruff]

Hello,

My son has Aspergers and is in Class 2. He is very disturbed and upset at the moment and the school had called for a meeting with a SEN outside teacher and the SEN teacher from the school. I have a poor memory and I expected to see a written account of the meeting, but have nothing. I have just learned that my son should have a Individual Education Plan? Is this correct., should ALL children have one? If this is correct can I ask to see it?

The school are quite vague about how much extra help he is getting - he definately needs one to one sometimes.

We have another meeting coming up and the school doctor is going to be there, I'm not sure who else will be there. Should this meeting be followed up by a letter about what was discussed and the action plan?

Thanks, C

 

 

[pompomx2]

Hello,

My son has Aspergers and is in Class 2. He is very disturbed and upset at the moment and the school had called for a meeting with a SEN outside teacher and the SEN teacher from the school. I have a poor memory and I expected to see a written account of the meeting, but have nothing. I have just learned that my son should have a Individual Education Plan? Is this correct., should ALL children have one? If this is correct can I ask to see it?

The school are quite vague about how much extra help he is getting - he definately needs one to one sometimes.

We have another meeting coming up and the school doctor is going to be there, I'm not sure who else will be there. Should this meeting be followed up by a letter about what was discussed and the action plan?

Thanks, C

Hi

my daughter is in reception and was diagnosed with asperger's at 2 and a half. The school has recently put her on school action and she has an IEP. We had a meeting to discuss this, whether I agreed with it, did I want to add anything or disscuss it further,was there anything I disagreed with etc... An IEP should be a 2 way discussion. You should have been informed and you are definately entitled to a copy of the IEP. Schools differ in their approach. My friend who has a son with a similar diagnosis is very dissappointed with the school's communication with her. You need arm yourself with knowledge so that they cannot pull the wool over your eyes. I was very green before my daughter started reception, NEVER ASSUME!!!!!!!!!! Never assume that things are being done always check up and make them aware ( in a nice way) that you know what you are talking about. READ, READ, READ, this website is fantastic for information. Not all children have an IEP only those with additional needs.

I hope this helps and remember GIRL POWER no matter how shattered you are!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chris54]

My son is in year 3, not only do we see, agree and sing his IEP, he also sees and signs it. We then get a copy of the singed IEP.He is on school action plus.He gets some one to one but within the limitations of SAP. We hope soon, maybe to get a statement.

 

I would imagine from what you (connieruff) say that your son is likely to be on school action(SA), if not SAP.

[NickyB]

Hello

 

I have a letter from school which states 'we have attached your child's IEP, as they are on School Action Plus on the SEN register' and it is reviewed every term. We have a meeting every term with the SENCO and teachers whrere the IEP is discussed. As a rule, I would insist on getting as much in writing as possible, as it may help if there is a need for a statement in the future.

 

You might also find this link to the NAS website useful : Link

 

Hope that helps <'>

Edited November 2, 2008 by NickyB

[purplehaze]

 

 

Hi connieruff, My son who is 14 with ASD and has a statement. Over the time I have had to deal with his education-the one thing I always do is ask for the minutes of all meetings or I might not get them. Ask for minutes and a copy of his IEP at the meeting, try and make your own notes as well or take someone with you to write notes. Have you anyone from parent partnership involved-sometimes they can be supportive.

[Karen A]

Hello

 

I have a letter from school which states 'we have attached your child's IEP, as they are on School Action Plus on the SEN register' and it is reviewed every term. We have a meeting every term with the SENCO and teachers whrere the IEP is discussed. As a rule, I would insist on getting as much in writing as possible, as it may help if there is a need for a statement in the future.

 

You might also find this link to the NAS website useful : Link

 

Hope that helps <'>

 

Hi.I just wanted to add a big word of agreement to what is written above.If you decide later that you wish to apply for an assessment of SEN to try to obtain a Statement the first thing the LEA will need to have is evidence of what has been done.So the school will usually need to show that support has been provided at School action and school action plus...with at least 2 IEPS to show what has been done.So it is worth getting things documented from the start.Karen.

 

[peaches]

Hello,

My son has Aspergers and is in Class 2. He is very disturbed and upset at the moment and the school had called for a meeting with a SEN outside teacher and the SEN teacher from the school. I have a poor memory and I expected to see a written account of the meeting, but have nothing. I have just learned that my son should have a Individual Education Plan? Is this correct., should ALL children have one? If this is correct can I ask to see it?

The school are quite vague about how much extra help he is getting - he definately needs one to one sometimes.

We have another meeting coming up and the school doctor is going to be there, I'm not sure who else will be there. Should this meeting be followed up by a letter about what was discussed and the action plan?

Thanks, C

 

Yes he should have an IEP if he has Special Needs (which he does). Yes you can see it. Ask, they should try and work with you with some of his targets.

 

Having said that, I havent seen my boys IEP recently, but I do usually get written notes of any meetings we have.

 

Is he seeing the Educational Psychologist through school?

 

Are they going to get him statemented?