Published on 12, July, 2020
Our son (6) and us as family were mistreated and humiliated from the beginning of school. He was taken out of the class, isolated and blamed for his behaviour. Us as parents were blamed to be bad parents. We had to get a private assessment to keep him safe. We took him out of his school after he has been restraint without consent. Multiple times. We found a new school ( mainstream with nurturing approach 1 hour a day) but they said they won't be able to meet his needs.
Now we are standing there with a ehcp and everything in place, but no school for him because they are full.
We are at the end. We don't know what to do.
Does somebody has advice for us?
Jasmin
Hello NAS94475,
I am sorry to hear that you have had this negative experience with your son's schooling and the impact it has had on you as a family. Please visit our online advice and guidance which explains more about getting extra help in school, assessments, education plans, reviews and school transport.
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If you require further support, you may like to contact the following organisations:
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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.
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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:
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You may want to use our Autism Services Directory to search for appropriate schools in your area that cater for people with an autism spectrum disorder. You can find the Directory here: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory
I hope this helps,
ChloeMod