Clarkie Report post Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) Hi Guys Have started to get a bit nervous now about the impending phonecall on Tuesday lunchtime from the LEA. I have got the minutes of the meeting which very clearly state special residential school educ and that this cannot be met in our county. To me it's very simple, if the LEA can't educate him in county then they should fully fund his placement out of county. Any ideas people? Clarkie Edited March 17, 2006 by Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Hi Clarkie, Hang on, you're almost there. The LEA will prefer to share the costs, but you can only take the LEA to tribunal. These days authorities are supposed to be joint action, so SS may pay half, you may be lucky and get health on board too. If you want the LEA to fund in total you will have to argue for a 24 hr. curriculum, giving evidence that the 24hrs is for education and not education and social care, It can be done. Parents shouldn't have to worry about who is paying, your only worry is if you have to go to tribunal. You look as if you have a strong case, so fingers crossed. Hope this helps Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Parents shouldn't have to worry about who is paying, your only worry is if you have to go to tribunal. You look as if you have a strong case, so fingers crossed. Exactly. It is NOT for you to worry about the money. That's there problem, they have to sort that out between them. The issue you have to concern yourself with is what is best for his education - nothing else. They cannot decide what is the best for him on the basis of what they can afford. Stay strong, We're here to support you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkie Report post Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) Thanks Nellie Social Services are also taking this to their panel on Tuesday . If the LEA decide that he should go to a special residential (which they have too given all the evidence and recommendations) can they then refuse to do it if social services don't provide funding? I feel like I'm on knife edge at the moment. Clarkie Edited March 17, 2006 by Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Clarkie, I do know what it's like to wait for decisions like this, it's horrendous. I wish I could suggest something to take your mind off it, nothing worked for me. It's a light at the end of the tunnel and the alternative doesn't bear thinking about. Education will have to agree in the end, I don't see that they have an alternative. The only problem I can see is they might delay it to 'persuade' SS and Health. If your situation really is dire you could consider contacting your MP if they drag their heels for any length of time. Good luck, keep taking deep breaths!!! Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkie Report post Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) Cheers Phasmid and Nellie I know you're both right. Clarkie Edited March 17, 2006 by Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted November 27, 2005 You whinge for all your worth, this board is good for that! This must be hard on all of you. I have my fingers crossed they all keep going the right way with this. Hopefully you won't need the big guns. But if you do....give 'em both barrels, we'll load, you aim and get your son to pull the trigger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hectorshouse Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Clarkie, I'm keeping everything corssed for you at the moment, until you know what decisions have been made you can't really move on, but we are all here for you. Is Ben Bradshaw your MP? I have been to see him and he has so far been very helpful, it was his phonecall to the LEA that caused the U-Turn in the transport issue I had with them. I'd be tempted to email him and let him know your story anyway, it takes him a couple of weeks to get back to you, also if you do run into trouble with funding I have a contact at the Express & Echo who would be very interested in your story. This kind of pressure does pay off. HHxx <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Clarkie, This waiting for news is the worst time. Everything is still crossed for you and yours tomorrow. You've done great to get this far. <'> love K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Clarkie, I really hopes everything goes well for you tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Clarkie, I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you for tomorrow. You're almost there. Annie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curra Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Clarkie, Hope everything goes very well tomorrow!! Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you!! <'> <'> Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Everything crossed here, too! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted November 28, 2005 Here too! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted November 28, 2005 And here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
