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Hi

 

Our son has been excluded on a fixed term of 5 days again today with the possibility that this may become permanent! We have literally just got past the panel for the application of statementing who have agreed that assessment is required (which was a relief!) however, where does this leave us with regards to the assessment if he is permanently excluded and has no school to attend? Can he still be assessed out of the school environment so that we are able to get him into a school that are more able to cope with his needs?

Am really confused as to where to go now and what to do - they just seem to have no idea at the school in how to handle our son and that excluding him doesnt help and just confuses/stresses/upsets him more which makes the situation at school worse!

 

Any advice/answers welcome

 

Sue

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Yes he can be assessed out of school. He could also be assessed in school, but not in the classroom.

 

Also do you have details in writing of what the exclusion was for as that is relevent to his Statement and what his needs are and what support he needs in school and what type of environment he needs.

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Personally I would probably ask that he was assessed in school because it is how he copes, or does not cope in that environment. You want them to get a good idea of how his day in school is. Even if there is a permanent exclusion [which you may or may not wish to challenge], you can still ask that he is assessed in that environment.

 

What you don't want is him at home, happy and compliant because he feels safe there. Unless he would react in a similar way to demands placed on him at home.

 

When my son was out of school he was partly assessed at home by the SALT.

 

Remember you are right at the start of the process. I would get all your concerns in writing and find out who is going to assess [sALT, EP and OT], speak to them about your concerns. Ask them to carry out standardised assessments [because ONLY those assessments give a percentile, standard score or age related score from which you can measure progress]. Then after speaking with them, send them a letter of everything discussed and what you asked them to do and what your concerns for your son are. Then you have evidence on paper that you raised concerns and asked for specific things to be assessed using standardised assessments.

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This is a link to some useful information http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/advice-about-education-for-parents/Special_Educational_Needs

 

You can also get advice from www.ipsea.org.uk. But first read the information on the above link.

 

Do you have a copy of the SEN Code of Practice? This book details what the school and LA should do at each stage of SEN ie. School Action, School Action Plus, Requesting an Assessment for a Statement, the Proposed Statement etc. You MUST get one. Download it from the SEN Publications at the top of the Education Forum.

 

There is alot to read and learn and it will definately help you understand the process better. It takes some time to get your head around it all.

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I know it is not the question you asked but what is the reason for exclusion? The exclusion is highly likely to be unlawful but it may not be worth doing much about it.

 

In fact when looking for a statement and SEN provision, exclusion can strengthen your case.

 

There is no standard approach for assessment so he can be assessed out of school. However a large part of the assessment will be based on the school's report.

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it's a sad fact, but exclusion helps with getting a statement. Is your child in primary or secondary, as that can also make a huge difference! try to work with the school, the best you can.

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