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I just had to share this...

loulabell

My 10 yr old sons teacher phoned me today (not unusal as she phones every day nearly)

She informed me that they are doing their SATS next week. Jake is off school on the tuesday as he has an appointment with the OT. She said it would be best if he was off all week as it will be an 'unsettling' week for him.

Now i can understand that the change in the routine at school will be difficult and i can also understand that jake does kick off when it comes to writing without help but isnt this something he needs to do??

BUT really...he should stay off all week when it was only a month ago they were having a go at me for his attendance!!

IT MAKES ME LAUGH!! Laughing SO MUCH FOR HIS EDUCATION!! 

Schools choice...Jake goes to school and has an unsettling week but with help he can complete his SATS or just give him the week off so they dont have the added stress of trying to DEAL with him!! ERMM lets go for the latter!! DISGUSTING!!!

Lou x

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  • Hi Lou

    Isn't there a bit of the law in England that says "meet the needs of the child" regardless of a statement?  I know the statement can provide consistent support but they are still required to meet his needs in the meantime as best they possibly can.

    It all still seems to come down to attitude and a lack of respect wherever you are in the country....

    Only thing I can suggest is emailing the Head and stating that he will be in and in order for his needs to be met he requires a computer to work at whilst the SATS are going on and support when completing them in order to be able to meet his potential in the assessments.

    I have found over the years I had to email and copy the world in to get any kind of action.  Very sad I know, this seems to be the level of professionalism you are dealing with at times.

    I am sure there are good mainstream schools out there with open minds, but sadly they are in the minority.

    Good luck, hope it goes ok

    Mhairi

     

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  • Hi Lou

    Isn't there a bit of the law in England that says "meet the needs of the child" regardless of a statement?  I know the statement can provide consistent support but they are still required to meet his needs in the meantime as best they possibly can.

    It all still seems to come down to attitude and a lack of respect wherever you are in the country....

    Only thing I can suggest is emailing the Head and stating that he will be in and in order for his needs to be met he requires a computer to work at whilst the SATS are going on and support when completing them in order to be able to meet his potential in the assessments.

    I have found over the years I had to email and copy the world in to get any kind of action.  Very sad I know, this seems to be the level of professionalism you are dealing with at times.

    I am sure there are good mainstream schools out there with open minds, but sadly they are in the minority.

    Good luck, hope it goes ok

    Mhairi

     

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