Hi, I'm new here so not sure what the protocol is for asking questions but hopefully this is ok. I have a meeting tomorrow with the SENDCo at my daugter's school. We are nearing a diagnosis (been waiting 3 years with CAMHS through Covid etc) and she's at an independent school. I know they don't have a great reputation with SEND children but I have to say, they have been really supportive. So - what can I reasonably ask for? My daughter is academically bright, no issues with learning development at all. However, she struggles with the concept of being surrounded by people all day, and not having any choice over what she does. She's also incredibly anxious about sport and I've been writing her notes for the last couple of months to excuse her on those days, so that she will actually go into school. Is it reasonable for me to ask for a 'time out' card for her, and for her to have a quiet space (the library would always be her choice) for her to go to if she needs to use it? And can she be excused from sport (she's in Year 8)? She is very overweight and incredibly resistant to changes in her (very restricted) diet - which we will deal with at some stage, but for now I just want to get her a bit less anxious about school.
I'd really appreciate any advice. Many thanks
