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Private or State school?

NAS71739

Hello, I'm very new to this forum and just wonder if anyone has any advice.

My son is 8 and in Year 3. He has no diagnosis as yet (very long delay at CAMHS) but is suspected to have high functioning autism. He is bright and generally copes well in his one form entry state school. His main issues concern regulation of emotions and some sensory issues- he gets frustrated easily and struggles to understand how to maintain friendships.

My question is regarding his schooling going forward. I work in a private boys prep school and would get a significant discount if I were to put him in this school. He would be in a smaller, all boys class and get more teacher attention and more of a chance to express his indivduality but I'm not sure if the disruption would be worth it? Does anyone have any experience or advice? I am anxious to  make the right decision and not sure what is going to be for the best.

thanks in advance!

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  • Hi my son is 18 and we chose to send him to a Private school from year 7 onwards - mainly because of the smaller class size and that he could have more 1-to-1 for his learning disabilities. He did very we'll academically there and did not have friends to leave behind from Primary school. He did get bullied. And he did have trouble making friends. But though it had huge financial implications, I think it probably was the best option for him. 

    Best wishes for your decision. And for you, your son and your family.

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  • Hi my son is 18 and we chose to send him to a Private school from year 7 onwards - mainly because of the smaller class size and that he could have more 1-to-1 for his learning disabilities. He did very we'll academically there and did not have friends to leave behind from Primary school. He did get bullied. And he did have trouble making friends. But though it had huge financial implications, I think it probably was the best option for him. 

    Best wishes for your decision. And for you, your son and your family.

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