Published on 12, July, 2020
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
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
Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod