Clarkie Report post Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) Firstly, thank you everyone for all your help and support - especially Bid, Kathryn and HH. We think it's all going to be alright. Had the big meeting - everyone showed, everyone agreed that mainstream education will not suit our child, everyone agreed a special residential school, everyone agreed there are no schools in county that meet his needs - everyone agreed everything! The school minuted the meeting - there was nothing negative. We wrote the name of the school on the form we had to send back to county today and gave it to the statementing officer. The minutes are being typed up today and faxed over to county today. The statementing officer will then put it in front of the emergency panel meeting on Tuesday. Social Services report will go to panel also on Tuesday. They are going for tri-partiate funding. So we should have a decision next Tuesday on whether he can attend the school of our choice. Of course, the LEA could say NO - but with the evidence and minutes stating that county schools cannot meet his needs - they would be causing themselves a lot of bother. We will just have to sit the week out and keep praying, but so far.....so good. Am I being lulled into a false sense of security - I don't know. Will post the wording from the minutes when I receive them.... but until then thanks people we couldn't have done this without you. Luv Clarkie Edited March 17, 2006 by Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted November 22, 2005 <'> Excellent news Clarkie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hectorshouse Report post Posted November 22, 2005 FAB FAB AND MORE FAB Well done to you Clarkie, I know you have worked really hard for this, try and take a breather now and wait for those minutes, I bet they make interesting reading. When we first moved back to Devon they insisted that the majority of children with ASD are educated at mainstream schools. This is more evidence that they aren't, why is there not more support here I don't know, they spend 100 million on new schools in Exeter but nothing on appropriate provision for children like ours. DCC watch your back, I am on to you, and I won't let this rest! Great news for you and R, I'm made up for you all, hopefully now you can enjoy your family again. HHxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Wow!! That is so brilliant Be prepared, because things could happen quickly...my son started at your named school this week last year...so they may decide it would be good for R to start as soon as possible! If he does start before Christmas, I'll see you at the Carol Concert! Well done, you all deserve this <'> <'> Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Fantastic news. It looks as if everyone has finally realised what needs to be done. He is very lucky to have you working so well on your behalf. Fingers and Toes crossed for Tuesday! I will be thinking of you and waiting anxiously for you to post an update! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted November 22, 2005 <'> Congratulations, I'm glad all your hard work has paid off and I hope it all works out for you both. Fingers crossed the funding is agreed Tuesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted November 22, 2005 That's fantastic. Takes something to get all parties to agree on something, even if it is the fact that they can't actually meet the needs of your son. I reckon you can count on around a thousand fingers being crossed for you for ratification of todays meeting going ahead next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Well done Clarkie. I've been following your posts and although couldn't give my own advice I am pleased that things are going well for you. Best of luck Daisy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Yes! You've made my day - will continue to keep everything crossed till you have it in black and white. Well done you! love K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 22, 2005 RESULT ! Well done you .........and that wonderful nurse! I reckon it's in the bag, I've got everything crossed for you. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Well done, you deserve it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkie Report post Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) I have such a big grin across my face Luv Clarkie Edited March 17, 2006 by Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay Report post Posted November 22, 2005 congratulations, well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mel_jayne Report post Posted November 22, 2005 WELL DONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Well done, hope everything else goes just as smoothly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hallyscomet Report post Posted November 22, 2005 ditto to all the above Hailey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikrix Report post Posted November 22, 2005 ALL OF THE ABOVE <'> :<'> Well Done Nikrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
