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Changing to special needs school

NAS64584

Hello,

I wonder if anyone can advise me please? My daughter is in year 6, she has learning difficulties, she's diagnosed autistic, dyslexic, dyscalcula and possibly dyspraxic. Her learning is at a pre school level. The struggle is causing her high anxiety. She is too nervous to ask for help.

I already signed her up for a mainstream high school but I've changed my mind. I would like to apply to other schools more suited for her needs. Where do I start? How do I change her school? I have considered the idea of home schooling until we find her a suitable place.

I think I need support for planning this. I am autistic myself.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message.

  • Does your child have an EHCP?  If so, you can ask for a review and say you would like the LEA to consider naming a special school for her.

  • Hi NAS64584,

    You may find it helpful to 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  

      

    Scotland  

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

      

      

    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   

    Kind Regards,
    Rosie Mod

  • I certainly think that one-on-one tutoring, and visual learning methods, would help your daughter. She could very much excel at certain areas of interest. And it really depends on whether or not your daughter is high needs, or low needs. I went to a mainstream school growing up, so I don't really know how things would be at a special needs school. But I hope that someone else may know something, and could post resources for you. Maybe a mod could help.