Brook Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Hi all, As some of you know I have been home edding my son for over a year, he was in mainstream but couldn't cope with it. I applied for him to go to a lovely special school, the environment is soooo calm and the class sizes are very small. Well, it's all been agreed with the LEA and school and he will start soon, he is sooooo excited, we have visited three times and he is always very positive about the place. I dont expect it to be all roses, but I certainly feel that he will be sooo much happier in this school. I would like to say a BIG thankyou to Kathryn for PM'ing me whilst I sat up writing my evidence for the LEA, I had some very late nights and Kathryn was always there with words of support and encouragement, thanks Kathryn . I will let you know how it all goes, I will be crying buckets all day long. Wish us well. Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted May 10, 2006 What fantastic news, Brook!! My son has been very happy and made so much progress at his special school Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted May 10, 2006 That's excellent news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted May 10, 2006 <'> Brook <'> That is fantastic news I'm so pleased for you. Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Well done - fingers toes and everything crossed. Really hope it goes well for 'ALL' of you <'> Oracle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Brook, Wonderful news Debs x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted May 10, 2006 As I said before Brook. Well done, I hope all goes really well for you and your little man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted May 11, 2006 brill <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Great news.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizK Report post Posted May 11, 2006 That's great news Lx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Chuffed to bits for you Brook. Hope you don't mind, but I've rubbed your post for good luck, cos we're hoping to get The Boy into special school. He's due to start in September - can't believe he's going to proper school, he's only a baby!!!! Anyway, we should be getting the draft statement any day now, so could do with all the luck I can get! Hope this works really well for you all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted May 11, 2006 That is fantastic news, I had been wondering how things are going for you. It was a very emotional time for us when we finally got places for our boys to go to Special School lasy year, mainly relief that the nightmare pretence that they could cope in mainstream had come to an end! The lives of our 2 boys have been transformed since they went to Special School. There are still challenges ahead, but getting them into special school is the best thing we have ever done for them. I'm very, very pleased for you. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzie Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Great news Brook <'> I hope everything goes well for you! Lizzie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb1964 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 I dont expect it to be all roses, but I certainly feel that he will be sooo much happier in this school. Brook So pleased for you Brook - I'm sure you can be 100% on your gut feelings - hope everything goes well for him and you. Anyway, we should be getting the draft statement any day now, so could do with all the luck I can get! Good luck Jill - keep us posted. Take care, Jb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Best of luck Brook,hope you are all very happy x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersec Report post Posted May 11, 2006 well done and congratulations big hugs to you all! <'> I know exactly where you are coming from having J just been accepted at our local special school. well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Well done Brook i am so pleased for you and my fingers are crossed that it goes really well <'> <'> jayne xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Fantastic news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Hi Brook, <'> Another opportunity for me to send some more of these: You worked so hard for this: it was a long time coming - but you've got there. I hope your son will be really happy in his new school. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Excellent news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noogsy Report post Posted May 11, 2006 well done sweetie.there are so few places for kids with autism im super impressed....i have to say i think our kids are better of at home with us somtimes when things at school are not right.......love noogsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mamma Report post Posted May 11, 2006 That's such good news - hope he's very happy there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loulou Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Hi Brook, I'm so pleased for you. All those late nights paid off! My son was at home with me for 18 months and now he is at a special school and is doing so well. I'm sure your little man will love it. Loulou x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westie Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Congratulations, hope he really gets a lot out of it, <'> <'> also think its great how everyone offers support and help to others on this site! Everyone needs a hand or a sympathetic ear at some time in their life and it is forums like this that keep me (and I am sure others) sane. I do not post an awful lot - not always sure what to put, but think it is great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Hope you don't mind, but I've rubbed your post for good luck, Jill, you can rub my post as much as you like Will keep everything crossed for you . Thanks everyone for all your lovely messages I'm all filled up Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallya Report post Posted May 14, 2006 sorry for being late to this Brook....really pleased for you and your son....well done for all your hard work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry for being late too but this is fantastic news. I really hope your son settles in and enjoys it in his new school. Well done to you <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted May 14, 2006 Really pleased for you . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites