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Primary school admission appeal , Tips please

virginie2010

Hi Everyone

My son who will be 4 next month has been diagnosed last year. He started last September at a school nursery. They offered him a full time space and also to his twin sister.

The SENCO and Teacher, staff are doing an amazing job and he's made a lot a progress since he's started. 

I apply for the same school for my twins reception application stated that my son has ASD and it's been refused. I was really disappointed but then though that the new school will gave the same support. When I receive the letter with the date of the home visit (end of this mouth) I called the school to let them about my son and ask for their SENCO to join the home visit. I have been told that she was really busy as she's teaching and she might not be able to attend. 

So I decided to appeal, I have until Friday, I would like to get as much tips to support my appeal and also if you have some to support my daughter appeal also as I would like them to stay together. 

Thanks

virginie

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  • Hi Virginie,

     Just to clarify, are the nursery and the reception based at the same School? If so, i'm assuming they don't have a seperate SENCO for each part of the School. Seems a bit odd that you would be refused a place where you would naturally expect your children to progress. Also is their a reason for a home visit? and finally, have both children been refused a place, or just your son? If so, that sounds somewhat prejudicial. Do they give a reason for the refusal or are you assuming it's because you've declared his needs?

    Firstly, unless you had a particular reason, I wouldn't expect twins to be separated irrespective of their differing needs. Having to move to a separate School can be extrememly unsettling for a child especially if the child is used to going to School with that sibbling. Secondly, assuming that they have accepted one twin and not the other, it maybe that they don't feel able to support his needs at that level. This of course doesn't make their decision excusable, but it could be poor Autism awareness on their part. Does your son have a statement?

    Their are many factors to consider here. Separte Schools can work if you consider that one School is better able to support your sons needs. I ended up having to do this at primary level myself, (But this was because my sons mental health was seriously at risk if he remained in the environment he was in.) however, they were reunited at Secondary School. Is your preference mainstream or specialist?

    Appeals can be difficult to pitch. If you know the reason for the refusal it makes your case a lot easier to argue. Can you give a little clarification.

    Sorry, I can't help a little more without further info

    Regards,

    Coogy.

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  • Hi Virginie,

     Just to clarify, are the nursery and the reception based at the same School? If so, i'm assuming they don't have a seperate SENCO for each part of the School. Seems a bit odd that you would be refused a place where you would naturally expect your children to progress. Also is their a reason for a home visit? and finally, have both children been refused a place, or just your son? If so, that sounds somewhat prejudicial. Do they give a reason for the refusal or are you assuming it's because you've declared his needs?

    Firstly, unless you had a particular reason, I wouldn't expect twins to be separated irrespective of their differing needs. Having to move to a separate School can be extrememly unsettling for a child especially if the child is used to going to School with that sibbling. Secondly, assuming that they have accepted one twin and not the other, it maybe that they don't feel able to support his needs at that level. This of course doesn't make their decision excusable, but it could be poor Autism awareness on their part. Does your son have a statement?

    Their are many factors to consider here. Separte Schools can work if you consider that one School is better able to support your sons needs. I ended up having to do this at primary level myself, (But this was because my sons mental health was seriously at risk if he remained in the environment he was in.) however, they were reunited at Secondary School. Is your preference mainstream or specialist?

    Appeals can be difficult to pitch. If you know the reason for the refusal it makes your case a lot easier to argue. Can you give a little clarification.

    Sorry, I can't help a little more without further info

    Regards,

    Coogy.

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