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School refuses to allow autistic child to attend an induction day

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My son has an EHCP that names a particular secondary school for him to attend in September. The headmaster has nevertheless twice now telephoned us to say that they will not give him a place and the LA must reconsider. He said that if he does attend in September the school will insist on his EHCP being re-written in November stating that the school is unsuitable and he will have to be removed anyway. Today Nathan should have attended an induction day with 55 others from his school, but the headmaster refused to allow him to attend. I should add that Nathan has no challenging behavioural problems, he is extremely mild-mannered such that his vulnerability is a major issue for us. Unbelievably this is a Church of England School that prides itself on its Christian caring ethos!         

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  • I would write to the school and copy in the L.A. ask headmaster to state exact reasons why he thinks his school is unsuitable. He can’t wriggle out of this so easily! Also gently mention that you will be speaking to Ofsted about this also.

    In meantime you probably should look for more inclusive school for your son. I would not put my child where he’s clearly not wanted. 

    If you are on Facebook there’s good group called EHCP Experiences England. Lots of support there x

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  • I would write to the school and copy in the L.A. ask headmaster to state exact reasons why he thinks his school is unsuitable. He can’t wriggle out of this so easily! Also gently mention that you will be speaking to Ofsted about this also.

    In meantime you probably should look for more inclusive school for your son. I would not put my child where he’s clearly not wanted. 

    If you are on Facebook there’s good group called EHCP Experiences England. Lots of support there x

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