Y11 daughter dropped out from mainstream school

Please help.

I am an a complete loss. I feel like a failed parent. My daughter is 15 and was privately diagnosed with autism in August 2022 and for at least 12 months have considered home schooling as the school environment is not suitable for my daughter as she has constant meltdowns. If anything it has made her feel useless and like she cannot accomplish anything. School would not accept her private diagnosis and we have been on the waiting list for an NHS diagnosis for 13 months (also ADHD diagnosis).

She struggles with Y7 maths so pushing her through her last year in school and making her sit exams seems pointless She cant get a job due to her age and college wont accept her as she isnt a 'school leaver'.

Can anyone please offer some advice for options?

Chloe Mod over 2 years ago
Hello LINZ44,

I'm sorry to hear that you have been experiencing this with your daughter. Please visit our online advice and guidance which explains more about getting extra help in school, assessments, education plans, reviews and school transport.

Extra help at school in Wales

Extra help at school in Scotland

Extra help at school in Northern Ireland

Extra help at school in England



If you require further support, you may like to contact the following organisations:

Wales

SNAP Cymru provide advice on a variety of issues that a child or young person may encounter during their education https://www.snapcymru.org/get-support/



Scotland

Enquire provide advice about additional support for learning for children attending school https://enquire.org.uk/



Govan Law Centre’s Education Law Unit provide legal advice on the rights of pupils with additional support needs https://govanlawcentre.org/education-law-unit/



Northern Ireland

The Children’s Law Centre provides a free legal advice service and legal representation for children and young people.

The NI Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) and their work is focused on making sure children and young people have access to their rights in their day-to-day lives, so they have the best opportunity to reach their full potential.



England

Every local area has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) that can provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, including on exclusions.



Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is a registered charity that offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of SEND.



Coram’s Child Law Advice service can be accessed through their website or contacted on 0300 330 5485 from Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm.



SOS!SEN offers a free, term-time, national helpline, staffed by a team of volunteers, to provide next step advice and support on questions and issues parents may have relating to their child’s SEN provision. Their helpline number is 0208 538 3731.



If you need support with an appeal against a decision about a child or young person’s educational needs, your local tribunal administration may also be able to help: 

First-tier Tribunal (special educational needs and disability) in England 

Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales  

Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (Northern Ireland) 

First Tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber 

All the best,

ChloeMod
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