fiorelli Report post Posted January 23, 2006 It sounds so right that it can't be real! They will be using TEACCH and PECS. They teach the national curriculum which will be done by child directed education. The lessons will be half hour structured, 20 mins physical (could be 20 mins running around the grounds, or 20 mins on the trampoline, or 20 minutes football etc) then half hour structured. The school term is 38 weeks, with 2 weeks holidays each half term, and a 4 week summer holiday - but they try and do a summer camp type thing for 2 weeks during the summer holidays, so as they keep the routine and structure. 'Classes' are actually groups of no more than 6 children with 1 teacher and 2 support staff. But if there is a group of say 4 children that are doing really well, they will not 'force' another person into the group unless they think the group can 'tolerate' it. Community activities are encouraged - e.g. bowling, swimming etc. as well as other things like horse riding. They provide an outreach service - if there are any problems at home, they can send one of their teachers/specialists out to help us. They provide a full range of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, There is a nurse on site, and access to an on-call GP. We need to think about it for at least 24 hours, then get back to the school. They will then look through various paperwork/reports to try and establish whether they can fit in and benefit the child. and they will get back to us about 24 hours after recieving reports to let us know whether they think that the placement is right for Louis. IF it is right for him, then the headteacher is willing to help us fight the LEA to get him funding there! And IF it is right, we just need to decide whether we want him to be a border, or a day scholar... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Fiorelli The school sounds fab! Could you 'picture' your lad there? Good luck <'> Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiorelli Report post Posted January 23, 2006 I think so. At the moment it just seems to good to be true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted January 23, 2006 PM me NOW woman !! What school???!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Fiorelli If it feels right go for it. So pleased you've found somewhere like this. I really hope you get your lad in there. It might seem too good to be true, but (I know I keep banging on about this) we've had nothing but positive results ever since The Boy started at a special autistic nursery. He only started there last October & he really is like a different child. He's calmer, happier, understands more, much more willing to be directed (and I mean in a nice way i.e. doesn't insist on doing what HE wants all the time), his communication has improved - I could go on and on an on an on . The difference is truly startling & I could kiss the feet of the teachers there (in fact I might, we've got our quarterly review meeting on Weds - that'd shock 'em wouldn't it ) You know your child best - if this feels right it probably is - get his name down quick I say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Fiorelli If it feels right go for it. So pleased you've found somewhere like this. I really hope you get your lad in there. It might seem too good to be true, but (I know I keep banging on about this) we've had nothing but positive results ever since The Boy started at a special autistic nursery. He only started there last October & he really is like a different child. He's calmer, happier, understands more, much more willing to be directed (and I mean in a nice way i.e. doesn't insist on doing what HE wants all the time), his communication has improved - I could go on and on an on an on . The difference is truly startling & I could kiss the feet of the teachers there (in fact I might, we've got our quarterly review meeting on Weds - that'd shock 'em wouldn't it ) You know your child best - if this feels right it probably is - get his name down quick I say. I agree with Jill. Our two boys started at Special School in September after a nightmare time in mainstream. The difference it has made is remarkable, my only regret is keeping them in mainstream for so long. I have my fingers crossed for you, and I really hope it works out. Good luck! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltraMum Report post Posted January 23, 2006 I thought that you were going to say at the end it was all a dream ... Seriously, it sounds fantastic ... not near South Yorkshire is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiorelli Report post Posted January 23, 2006 MotherEve - it does sound like a dream doesn't it! Unfortunately, It's not near South Yorkshire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paula Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Sounds absolutley fab Grab the place if offered with every hand available.Special schools and good ones are hard to come by and even harder to gaine a place at. Our son never looked back once we got him into a special school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
microsoft_admin Report post Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) It sounds so right that it can't be real! They will be using TEACCH and PECS. They teach the national curriculum which will be done by child directed education. The lessons will be half hour structured, 20 mins physical (could be 20 mins running around the grounds, or 20 mins on the trampoline, or 20 minutes football etc) then half hour structured. The school term is 38 weeks, with 2 weeks holidays each half term, and a 4 week summer holiday - but they try and do a summer camp type thing for 2 weeks during the summer holidays, so as they keep the routine and structure. 'Classes' are actually groups of no more than 6 children with 1 teacher and 2 support staff. But if there is a group of say 4 children that are doing really well, they will not 'force' another person into the group unless they think the group can 'tolerate' it. Community activities are encouraged - e.g. bowling, swimming etc. as well as other things like horse riding. They provide an outreach service - if there are any problems at home, they can send one of their teachers/specialists out to help us. They provide a full range of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, There is a nurse on site, and access to an on-call GP. We need to think about it for at least 24 hours, then get back to the school. They will then look through various paperwork/reports to try and establish whether they can fit in and benefit the child. and they will get back to us about 24 hours after recieving reports to let us know whether they think that the placement is right for Louis. IF it is right for him, then the headteacher is willing to help us fight the LEA to get him funding there! And IF it is right, we just need to decide whether we want him to be a border, or a day scholar... this scholl is it ****school ? name deleted by moderators Edited January 23, 2006 by baddad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonia Report post Posted January 25, 2006 Hi PM me I would love to know which one it is ! Sonia x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
