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Mainstream vs special school

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Hi all. Just looking for some opinions on mainstream vs special schools. My son is due to start this September. He has almost full understanding I think but is almost non verbal apart from the odd work of the week. He also has limited eye contact, does not want to interact with children and can bite etc when distressed. We don't know whether being around Neuro typical children or being in special school is the best thing for him, or even if he will get into a special school. Anyone with any experience of children in different schools? 

Thanks, Emma.

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  • Does your son have an EHCP?  Usually,  local authorities require an EHCP assessment before allocating a special school.  You could look for a mainstream school and try it - In the school where I am a governor, we have several kids with ASC or who are awaiting assessment. Maybe look for a smaller school (one form entry). Check out Ofsted reports for schools with good SEND and pastoral care provision. Your LEA SEND department may be able to help.

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  • Does your son have an EHCP?  Usually,  local authorities require an EHCP assessment before allocating a special school.  You could look for a mainstream school and try it - In the school where I am a governor, we have several kids with ASC or who are awaiting assessment. Maybe look for a smaller school (one form entry). Check out Ofsted reports for schools with good SEND and pastoral care provision. Your LEA SEND department may be able to help.

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