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Difference between mainstream and special needs school

NAS69965

I wanted to know what is the main difference between mainstream and special needs schools.

My child has severe verbal communication difficulties but can talk some. My child won't always sit down. These are the only issues

I have been told special schools have the therapists which benefit children. However, the speech therapist which my child attends told me they only attend the special school once a week

If verbal communication is the only issue, but the understanding is there, are there any more benefits of sending my child to a special school, compared to a mainstream if the curriculum now is learning through play in year 1 and 2

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  • A lot might depend on the quality of the mainstream too.  If they've got a good behavioural reputation and a great SEND dept, can protect him from bullies and nurture his socialisation, and provide for the speech and language there, at least his other intellectual needs might be met.  If it's a dust bin...ooooo.  

    I had no language issues so perhaps my own experience isn't really comparable, but shall I say my middle school years were a nightmare because I was bullied and the school handled it badly.  My secondary allowed me to flourish because the teachers got it right.

  • in reply to Dawn

    This is what I'm scared off. Thankfully it's a small school so I'm hoping he won't get bullied. However, I'm scared that he will play up if the teachers just shout at him because he won't sit down. This will reduce his confidence, self esteem etc.

    I'm praying by secondary school he will be talking and know to stand up for himself

  • in reply to NAS69965

    Ask if you can have a tour and talk to the SENCO. They should ensure the teachers and TAs are briefed and no one shouts at him while they develop a kinder strategy to get him to sit down.

    If you think there is a particular mainstream which is better equipped to meet your son's need than others, you should have a strong argument to present to school's admissions to get him in there.

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  • in reply to NAS69965

    Ask if you can have a tour and talk to the SENCO. They should ensure the teachers and TAs are briefed and no one shouts at him while they develop a kinder strategy to get him to sit down.

    If you think there is a particular mainstream which is better equipped to meet your son's need than others, you should have a strong argument to present to school's admissions to get him in there.

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