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Transferring to Mainstream

Twinboys

Hi All,

I have 4yr old twin boys both diagnosed ASD. They are currently in an observational class at a mainstream school. I don't feel that they are getting all the help they need and I am considering a special needs school.

 

Does anyone know the percentage of children that transfer into mainstream at age 7 after being in the observational class? And if I move them to a special needs school, if they progress enough would they then be able to transfer into mainstream?

 

Thanks Undecided

  • My initial reaction is saying get them into a special school now! 

    From my experience of leaving high school just getting diagnosed getting support is impossible. Be happy you have the diagnosis now and can support them from a young age to give them all the help they need. 
    Just to warn you though-you need to act fast. Special schools do not accept people if they have manged okay (by their deffinition not anyone elses!) at a mainstreem school. So if you are in any doubt I would get them in a special school as soon as possible. 

    To answer your question I do not know exactly what you mean by obsvational class, other than as the title suggests. I am guessing they are in mainstreem and get observed to check they are okay. 
    But, I do know it is possible to transfer from Special to Mainstreem if possible for the child. I imagine special schools would aim for this if they thought the child would get the abilities to cope in a mainstreem school, and this does not mean they would be without support. Their are people at my collage (mainstreem) that went to the special collage that will now not accept me. I saw them on the case studdy section and thought 'I saw them in the corridor at collage the other day'. Both these people yes do go to a mainstreem collage but they are in a special unit and do different lessons to us so called 'mainstreem pupils'. 

    Hope that helps
    Amy 

  • If mainstream is not suitable for both of your boys, don't see why they can't move to special school ( need to be statemented though).

    If at a later date you think they can manage in mainstream and its accepted and proved to all proffessionals involved and SENAR that its possible they can move back to mainstream. But be aware I tried to move one of mine some years ago from mainstream secondary to special school and even after 5 trips to casualty for concussion, sever bullying, very limited progress  they refused. ( he has dyslexia and mld). It can be quite hard to prove mainstream/ special school is suitable if progress (even a small amount) has been made!!!

  • If mainstream is not suitable for both of your boys, don't see why they can't move to special school ( need to be statemented though).

    If at a later date you think they can manage in mainstream and its accepted and proved to all proffessionals involved and SENAR that its possible they can move back to mainstream. But be aware I tried to move one of mine some years ago from mainstream secondary to special school and even after 5 trips to casualty for concussion, sever bullying, very limited progress  they refused. ( he has dyslexia and mld). It can be quite hard to prove mainstream/ special school is suitable if progress (even a small amount) has been made!!!

  • hi - I can't answer the 1st part of your question.  Other posters will help.  There'll be info via the site's homepage I would think.  On the 2nd part, I cannot imagine an Education Authority anywhere in the country not being delighted at the mere thought of saving money by allowing 1 or both boys to switch from a special school to mainstream.  Obviously it is important they remain in the educational setting most suited to their needs.