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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,

    Yes you are right doing more than one job in a School is not generally as good as a deicated SENCO. My SENCO for my son at Primary, wore 5 hats. At Tribunal she could only produce one sentence of evidence for 4 years supposed interventation. That spoke volumes to the panel. However, even dedicated SENCO's can make a mess of things. It sounds like you have a good SENCO where you are though.

    If you; and more importantly, your children are happy there, i'd argue that the change at this time, would not be in their best interests. They are twins so to separate them is not practical nor what they want, and it maybe that it comes to that if you have to apply to other Schools and spaces are at a premium.

    Additionally, change for someone on the spectrum (Not all) can be extremely unsettling. If you feel that will be an issue then they need to know that. It's not just about change of environment, but also about unfamiliar faces which will be an issue as a new SENCO will have to get to know your son and more importantly your son will have to get to know her/him.

    It strikes me that all 200 applications are not coming from the nursery parents, but from outside applications. Whilst, outside applications have to be considered, it surely should give priority to those who already attend the nursery. I would check that, although this is often more the case with faith Schools.

    If the new School don't have Speach & Language support on site and your child currently uses it or has been identified as needing that support, then i'd also argue that point quite strongly. Early intervention has proved vital in supporting those on the spectrum and a delay whilst outside assessment or support was sort could have an impact. We waited 2 years for S&L on the waiting list. Not ideal, but some years ago mind.

    My advice would be to compare Schools very closely. Look at the SEN polices and more importantly provision at each. Make a list of pro's and cons and then compose a letter or case statement to argue your case. When appealing for my son I found it easier to write a letter and to read it out in the appeal meeting, than to wing it on the day. (I get very paniced, tongue tied or go blank and silent when under pressure, so this was ideal for me.) It pushed home any points i'd discussed in the meeting, also a few i'd missed and summerized it succinctly. I then left a copy with them.

    I'm sorry I can't be of more help and I wish you and your children good luck. Keep us posted on how it goes.

    Regards

    Coogy

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  • Hi,

    Yes you are right doing more than one job in a School is not generally as good as a deicated SENCO. My SENCO for my son at Primary, wore 5 hats. At Tribunal she could only produce one sentence of evidence for 4 years supposed interventation. That spoke volumes to the panel. However, even dedicated SENCO's can make a mess of things. It sounds like you have a good SENCO where you are though.

    If you; and more importantly, your children are happy there, i'd argue that the change at this time, would not be in their best interests. They are twins so to separate them is not practical nor what they want, and it maybe that it comes to that if you have to apply to other Schools and spaces are at a premium.

    Additionally, change for someone on the spectrum (Not all) can be extremely unsettling. If you feel that will be an issue then they need to know that. It's not just about change of environment, but also about unfamiliar faces which will be an issue as a new SENCO will have to get to know your son and more importantly your son will have to get to know her/him.

    It strikes me that all 200 applications are not coming from the nursery parents, but from outside applications. Whilst, outside applications have to be considered, it surely should give priority to those who already attend the nursery. I would check that, although this is often more the case with faith Schools.

    If the new School don't have Speach & Language support on site and your child currently uses it or has been identified as needing that support, then i'd also argue that point quite strongly. Early intervention has proved vital in supporting those on the spectrum and a delay whilst outside assessment or support was sort could have an impact. We waited 2 years for S&L on the waiting list. Not ideal, but some years ago mind.

    My advice would be to compare Schools very closely. Look at the SEN polices and more importantly provision at each. Make a list of pro's and cons and then compose a letter or case statement to argue your case. When appealing for my son I found it easier to write a letter and to read it out in the appeal meeting, than to wing it on the day. (I get very paniced, tongue tied or go blank and silent when under pressure, so this was ideal for me.) It pushed home any points i'd discussed in the meeting, also a few i'd missed and summerized it succinctly. I then left a copy with them.

    I'm sorry I can't be of more help and I wish you and your children good luck. Keep us posted on how it goes.

    Regards

    Coogy

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