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I need advice please

NAS82286

Hello-

I have just been diagnosed about a month ago. 

I am a teacher and have been for 22 years, and I now work in SEND a job which I love.

I have not been to whole school assembly for over 8 years, as it makes me so anxious, and I understand now I have sensory overwhelm, and so instead I stay with the pupils who are in a similar position to myself, as it is a reasonable adjustment for them not to attend. 

I have recently been told I HAVE to go to assembly by the Deputy Head. This has caused me so much worry and anxiety that I have not been sleeping well and I am feeling very anxious. 

HR will not help me, and I don't know what to do. If I have a diagnosis- can he force me to go?

I have been in contact with me union as well, but I wanted to ask advice too. 

Thank you,

Rachel 

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  • The deputy head sounds a mean person and probably likes the power. Remind him/her of your diagnosis and that by law they have to allow these adjustments and also as there are kids in a similar situation who can't attend you need to sit with them anyway. If the deputy keeps on then tell the head teacher and explain about it I'm sure they will be more understanding. My sister is a teacher and when she was having issues she went to the teachers union and they helped her so you could try that as well ^^

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  • The deputy head sounds a mean person and probably likes the power. Remind him/her of your diagnosis and that by law they have to allow these adjustments and also as there are kids in a similar situation who can't attend you need to sit with them anyway. If the deputy keeps on then tell the head teacher and explain about it I'm sure they will be more understanding. My sister is a teacher and when she was having issues she went to the teachers union and they helped her so you could try that as well ^^

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