PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Parent Partnership phoned my dh at work after he left a message for them.... THE LEA ARE ISSUING A PROPOSED STATEMENT BY FRIDAY! PP said it has no funding and that certain things have been left out that are not considered "educational issues" so I know we will be fighting LEA again and probably going back to tribunal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow Report post Posted September 6, 2006 <'> : Well done for getting this far, really pleased to here this news! Hope you don't have to much maore of a fight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summertime Report post Posted September 6, 2006 even if you have to fight for more at least youre some of the way there, thats greaat news :D <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 6, 2006 friday is gonna seem a looooooooooonnnnnnng way away , hope you won,t be stalking your poor postman ............fingers crossed......Suzex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PMSL Suze, nah he's not that good looking lol. I am waiting to talk to PP myself but I think it will be in the post by Friday grrrr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA - ask them to email it to you! I did and then you can circulate it as well - much easier than scanning and copying. Well done You know the drill - look up the case law on Education versus Health in statements. Best wishes Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA I'm so, so pleased for you and Luke. This is fantastic news. The LEA know they don't stand a chance at tribunal. Lisa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OPooh Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Brilliant news Helen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 6, 2006 I was just reading info on the NAS site and was wondering whether anyone here has had to have a meeting with their LEA officer as they have disagreed with points in their proposed statement! and how it went. My LEA officer is the one who has caused all the heartache! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA.... that's amazing news! A huge step in the right direction Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA, that's great news. I think you're right to be prepared for a battle over what's actually in the statement, but so far, so good. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA, so pleased to hear this......well done Hope it all goes ok when you receive it <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted September 6, 2006 PSA - know your enema - I refused to meet up with my officer because of the lies and misrepresentation. I asked for all negotiations to be dealt with by correspondence and I cited "to avoid any misunderstanding of what has been requested/agreed upon" Don't think that anyone can fault you if you continue negotiation but by the writtenword. HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusyLizzie100 Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Wow, PSA, that's some news!!!!!!! I know how much you have battled for this, you must still be reeling from the shock! Hope it actually DOES come by Friday, or you may have a pretty intense weekend!! Lizzie x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen Report post Posted September 6, 2006 We meet with out LEA officer and also took a letter clarifing what we were saying in the meeting. You just state what you do not like and why and what needs to be included and how you want it worded. Back this up with reports eg school ed psy etc which back up what you are saying. Also ask for a copy of all the appendix used to form the statement as some times they have used old information or ignored pieces of information. They don't like going to tribunal but I can see them not ensuring the statement is sufficient because that will give them savings off there budget for another 6 months. Good Luck Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Great news at last.PSA.Congratulations.We met with our LEA senior officer -but she was very approachable don't expect as much from yours from what you have written .Don't rush at this stage.When it comes take plenty of time to go through the draft and get advice.I think you have 15 days and can ask for a meeting during that time-the LEA have to arrange one if you ask.They will then decide whether to change the draft.When you get another draft you get another 15 days to check it.If you decide you would preffer to write in view of the experience you have had you can do that instead.Regards Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted September 6, 2006 GREAT NEWS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted September 6, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS <'> Phase 1 sorted, now just a case of crossing eyes and dotting t's Very very best... L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Yes!!!!! Really, really pleased for you - i know how hard you've fought for this. *Poor postman!* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted September 6, 2006 WooHoo!!!You're almost there now.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted September 7, 2006 psa I can't believe it <'> They must have been running scared But how stupid of them to 'issue' a proposed statement that is going to need a lot ot tightening up. What will happen, will they refuse to agree AGAIN and force you down the tribunal path AGAIN. They have played a cruel game with you and Luke in which they seem to have used everything possible in order to delay this. When you have the proposed statement I'm more than willing to share some of their classic comments from my ds's statement so that you can compare if you think that will help. Well done to you have a big glass on me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks everyone! LKS that would be a great help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 7, 2006 PSA - ask them to email it to you! I did and then you can circulate it as well - much easier than scanning and copying. Helen They are saying they cannot email legal documents??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted September 7, 2006 PSA I am so pleased for you . We had a meeting with the very same LEA Officer, well, a few meetings actually . The last one, when the only people there were us, PP and the Officer went well. She agreed to everything we wanted. On her own, she was a completely different person . Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 7, 2006 They are saying they cannot email legal documents??? Surely a draft statement isn't a legal document! It's not legal until signed, or it shouldn't be! Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted September 7, 2006 <'> That is great news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Surely a draft statement isn't a legal document! It's not legal until signed, or it shouldn't be! Flora I was thinking that myself! Don't tell me the LEA are stalling??? what a shock!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltraMum Report post Posted September 8, 2006 know your enema HelenL ! Seriously - great news - what time does the postie arrive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 8, 2006 It has not arrived today but knowing the petty LEA officer she will literally only post it today. I emailed her boss back saying I did not think a proposed statement was a legal document and that I know other people have had theirs emailed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
col Report post Posted September 8, 2006 they just gone and did a delaying tatic on me. They have just phoned regarding DD7 private EP report, where i got the dx of dyslexia. PV from the EP disagrees with the dx. She thinks that DD7 was too young and that her speech and language disorder hinders her learning. Bangs head. Before the dx, had a screening test for dyslexia and that came high at risk. The dx came from someone who specialises in dyslexia and children with speech and lang disorders. Have e-mailed the private EP about what was said and told him that i as quite happy for him to phone the EP and the LEA and tell them his qualifications and his professional history. I would be warey of the draft statement as i think they are trying to get you to pull out of the tribunial. Especially when they say that it's got no funding?? How on earth are the school expected to provide what's needed without the funding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Col. I had similar experience with Ben. He was highlighted as at risk of dyslexia when he was 5 but EP said couldn't be dx before 7. He was 8 before he was properly dx with dyslexia, all because of the language delay. flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
col Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Flora- she was 7 years 2months when tested. And i went to a specialist EP who writes books on dyslexia, who used to be the head of psychology at the dyslexia institute. I'm just getting more and more peeved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted September 8, 2006 It has not arrived today but knowing the petty LEA officer she will literally only post it today. I emailed her boss back saying I did not think a proposed statement was a legal document and that I know other people have had theirs emailed. Grrrrrrrr they love to wind up parents don't they!! Postman will begin to worry if you sit on the doorstep, waiting for him... I've asked for my sons proposed statement to be email'd - i was given the same excuse you have..... Hmmmmm. Deep breath - nearly there. Then you can join me for a fun-packed weekend of highlighter pens and post it notes, accompanied with a table full of guidance notes and a strong drink!! xxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 8, 2006 . Then you can join me for a fun-packed weekend of highlighter pens and post it notes, accompanied with a table full of guidance notes and a strong drink!! xxxx See you there When are you expecting to recieve yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Just an idea-may be impractical and late in the day.Why not phone and say you will go and collect draft-see what response you get.Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted September 8, 2006 What bar stewards - they so can email the document!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 9, 2006 Well no sign of it today either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 9, 2006 Sorry you must be so frustrated with being messed about.Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkSapphireAngel Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Post been and gone and.... NOTHING!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Get on that phone hun........... I need a highlighter-pen buddy!! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
