• Replies 1 reply
  • Subscribers 67 subscribers
  • Views 315 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

14 year old daughter

NAS93949

Hello, 

I hope you are all well. 

My daughter Amber is 14. She has autism and a developmental delay.  The school she attends is hopeless with regards to support for Amber. 

Recently amber's not been going in to school at all. I had a s chat with her. She said she doesn't feel comfortable in school. 

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas how to get Amber still studying but in a way that's helpful to her?

I have referred Amber to some places. However there is an organization called enable.  Enable can help Amber with a befriending  service. There is so much more. They said because Amber has an allocated social worker, we need to get funding. 

I contacted the social worker who never replied.. I then contacted his team leader. The team leader said he would look into it but has since said to use the support that are in place. 

I honestly feel like it's me and the kids against the world. 

I look forward to hearing from you about anything you think could help!

Thank you, 

Suzanne 

  • Hi NAS93949, 

    We are sorry that your daughter is not getting the support she needs in school. 

    As a starting point you may find our education resources helpful. 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  

      

    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.  

    Kind Regards,

    Rosie Mod