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Dealing with school issues

Fraiselongue

Hi everyone,

Does anyone else here have a child who also has SEN? I find confronting school about issues around support so stressful and draining. Last year I just let everything get bad because I had so much on my plate but this year I was determined to ensure my child is receiving the support she needs.

It's been awful. I've had to complain about certain staff members (who treated my daughter awfully), have had multiple meetings and phone calls, and things are still terrible for my child.

It really feels like most staff members see support as an optional extra.

Anyway, I am completely exhausted and drained. Anyone else found any ways of making it easier?

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  • in reply to NAS50657

    Thank you. It took 2 years of school to agree to putting my daughter on SEN support. 2 years on it turns out she isn't actually officially receiving any of the support I thought was in place. It's only done if there are spare staff. The next step is applying for EHC. Yet another battle!

    As of now it looks like I'm keeping DD home until support can be put in place as she doesn't feel safe at school and is suffering terribly.

    I hope you make progress with preschool. The earlier support is given the better outcome. I just wish I hadn't been so trusting and naïve and worried about rocking the boat.