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School Choices

parentsofasad

My son is 4 years old and will be going to Mainstream/Special school this September. We have already filled in our choices of mainstream schools in the Primary school application form given by council. Now, we realise that a special school may be a better choice for us. The question is, is it possible for us to request a change in our choices or is it too late. We do not have a SEN with us but it is still in Process.

  • Hi parentofasd,

    Applying for your local mainstream schools is a separate process anyway so don't worry about that. Your previous application shouldn't be a problem if you'd now like to start exploring your other options.

    Here's a link to the NAS Education Rights Service who'll be able to give you more accurate advice:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/advocacy


    Best of luck to you.

  • hiya,

    its never too late for anything ! in amoungst the paperwork involved with your choices, there should be a caseworker name, give them a ring, if there is no caseworker name, there is a special needs dept within the eduction section at your local council. locally to us, our special needs school has an assessment unit for pre-schoolers, find out if there is something sim in your area. we just went thro the fight of trying to move our son from mainstream to special needs, and got the letter 2 days ago telling us we'd been successful. if you think your child will be better suited in a special school,, go for it.... it;s never too late for anything, even once they have been placed in mainstream. x

  • Hi,

    I would honestly call your Local Authority and speak to someone.

    (I work as a one to one support for children on the spectrum in a mainstream infant/nursery school).

    I've also put a link here that may help you..

    www.direct.gov.uk/.../DG_4000870

    In the Statement the LA will tell you what Type of school they believe your child should attend. Obviously you have doubts and because you don't have the Statement yet, you do not know what the LA "thinks" is best for your child either based on the information they have. I am assuming your child has been diagnosed?

    I would also suggest if you really feel that your child would be best in a special school that you call them and arrange a visit as soon as possible. You really need to see the place and speak to the teachers and staff before the end of this school year and prefereably while school is in session so you have a real idea of what it will be like... It will greatly assist in your ultimate decision of where is best for your child.

    again, i really suggest you speak to someone at the LA and explain to them that you have already filled in your choices but are now doubting the suitability of them based on the information you now know about your child...

    hope that helps..