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Threat of permanent exclusion

christine kingsmill

My son is 10 years old, and was diagnosed with Asperger's 2 years ago. Whilst he has always had difficulty with social situations, the past year has been a particularly difficult one with oppositional behaviour with both the teachers and other pupils. He is currently under threat of permanent exclusion and I am told that he cannot receive a statement based on his Asperger's diagnosis.  I have also requested an assessment by an Educational Psychologist but am told there is a long wait for this. 

There is a serious threat that without a positive intervention, he will be asked to leave the school within the next term.

Has anyone had a similar experience, and do they know where I should look for help or advice in order to circumvent this potentially disastrous situation?

Many thanks

Laura

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  • Hello again Christine,

    You can request an assessment for a statement yourself. My sister suggested to visit the following websites www.ipdea.org.uk and www.sossen.org.uk both these sites can give you information about what to do, draft letters and both have independent helplines.

     

    Also is your son on school action or school action plus? You can google the SEN code of practice to find out more about the help he should be recieving in school.

     

    If your son's behaviour is linked to his condition, then to exclude him would be in breach of the DDA. A statement is based on your sons needs not on his diagnosis.

     

    You can also contact your local Parent Partnership and they should support you with what you are trying to do.

     

    Hope this is useful and good luck, keep us updated.

     

    Andrea

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  • Hello again Christine,

    You can request an assessment for a statement yourself. My sister suggested to visit the following websites www.ipdea.org.uk and www.sossen.org.uk both these sites can give you information about what to do, draft letters and both have independent helplines.

     

    Also is your son on school action or school action plus? You can google the SEN code of practice to find out more about the help he should be recieving in school.

     

    If your son's behaviour is linked to his condition, then to exclude him would be in breach of the DDA. A statement is based on your sons needs not on his diagnosis.

     

    You can also contact your local Parent Partnership and they should support you with what you are trying to do.

     

    Hope this is useful and good luck, keep us updated.

     

    Andrea

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