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Pupil Referral unit

Donegal Diva

Guys,

My son is being given a place at a Pupil referral unit and I've got no choice but to take it.  I do however need to visit it this week and wondered if there were any questions I should ask about the unit.  Any watch outs and anything I should ensure is in place before he starts.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Catriona

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  • Hi,

    PRUs vary in provision and quality as much, or more than main stream schools. Some are excellent at providing a bespoke education for students on the autistic spectrum. Some are not. It will however be a much smaller environment with closer ties and links to parents and, hopefully, a very experienced and passionate staff. Ask the same questions as you would any other school. Is the provision full time in the school? What are the long term plans for your son? (will he stay here...get it in writing). Who will his teacher be? ....meet them and ask for them to be in at least one meeting before he starts. What are the routines? What is the rewards and sanctions policy? What is the curriculum? Can it be flexible to suit your sons needs. Only you know your son ... approach it with a positive attitude and be prepared to work closely with the school. If you want some advice contact ACE www.ace-ed.org.uk/

    Good Luck,

    Dee (previous Teacher in Charge of a PRU)

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  • Hi,

    PRUs vary in provision and quality as much, or more than main stream schools. Some are excellent at providing a bespoke education for students on the autistic spectrum. Some are not. It will however be a much smaller environment with closer ties and links to parents and, hopefully, a very experienced and passionate staff. Ask the same questions as you would any other school. Is the provision full time in the school? What are the long term plans for your son? (will he stay here...get it in writing). Who will his teacher be? ....meet them and ask for them to be in at least one meeting before he starts. What are the routines? What is the rewards and sanctions policy? What is the curriculum? Can it be flexible to suit your sons needs. Only you know your son ... approach it with a positive attitude and be prepared to work closely with the school. If you want some advice contact ACE www.ace-ed.org.uk/

    Good Luck,

    Dee (previous Teacher in Charge of a PRU)

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