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refused assessment for statement

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I have received a telephone call today from my County Council to let me know that they have refused an assessment of my son for a statement.

 

Basically my son’s school have said that they think he is coping ok as he is “not the worst in the class”.  The County are suggesting to the school that they call in an outside agency to assess why he is not making progress (SATS at the end of year 2 gave in 2A’s and now nearing the end of year 4 he is still at grades 2A).  Once they have those reports we can go back to County to see if they can assess him.

 

We are going to see the SENco once they go back from the Easter break but does anyone have any ideas on what else we can do from here?

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  • I think you have two options:

    1.  Collect as much evidence as you can re why your son needs a statement - evidence not just pertaining to his academic progress but also to his wellbeing in school (friends, social interactions, anxiety levels, ability to cope) and ensure this is submitted to County with the report from the outside agency.

    2.  Go to an SEN tribunal.  You should get notification in writing from the LEA re why they have refused an assessment and this by law has to give details of your right to appeal to a tribunal.

    Re the comment that your son is 'not the worst in the class' - its not about comparing one child to another, its about the individual child's ability to access the curriculum (ie learn), so that comment is a red herring.

    I recommend you get in touch with your local Parent Partnership service (google it for your area) - they are funded to support families in exactly this type of situation and can advise on how you might best proceed.  Alternatively, ring the NAS Education Advice line for guidance 0845 070 4002

    Good luck

    Zoe

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  • I think you have two options:

    1.  Collect as much evidence as you can re why your son needs a statement - evidence not just pertaining to his academic progress but also to his wellbeing in school (friends, social interactions, anxiety levels, ability to cope) and ensure this is submitted to County with the report from the outside agency.

    2.  Go to an SEN tribunal.  You should get notification in writing from the LEA re why they have refused an assessment and this by law has to give details of your right to appeal to a tribunal.

    Re the comment that your son is 'not the worst in the class' - its not about comparing one child to another, its about the individual child's ability to access the curriculum (ie learn), so that comment is a red herring.

    I recommend you get in touch with your local Parent Partnership service (google it for your area) - they are funded to support families in exactly this type of situation and can advise on how you might best proceed.  Alternatively, ring the NAS Education Advice line for guidance 0845 070 4002

    Good luck

    Zoe

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