| Posted by jennyshelley On Thursday 6 July 2006 Quote |
In my previous job I read loads about the advantages of Inclusion. And who can argue against it? But there are times and places and people and sometimes a special school is the best place for some very special people. I think, anyway. With the suggestion today in the news that special schools may be being closed too hastily, it would be interesting to hear the responses of parents who may have more hands-on experience than I do. |
| Posted by emw25 On Friday 6 October 2006 Quote |
I have a seven year old who has severe behavioural problems, his psychologist doesn't think his problems are biological (I'm not altogether convinced about that). He can be completely calm one minute & the next he is either attacking other children or even staff. It's easy to interpret his behaviour as the result of 'bad parenting' but that couldn't be further from the truth. The problem is that my son attends a mainstream school, but the school can't cope with him. They are trying to get extra funding for another pair of hands to help keep my son's outbursts at bay. I feel dreadful that my son uses up so much of the resources that are meant to be for the whole school and unfortunately both he & I have been alienated by many of the other parents. But are his problems severe enough for him to qualify for a place at a special school? My thought is that he doesn't really fit in either category. Emma. |
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| Posted by jennyshelley On Friday 24 November 2006 Quote |
"I have a seven year old who has severe behavioural problems, his psychologist doesn't think his problems are biological (I'm not altogether convinced about that). He can be completely calm one minute & the next he is either attacking other children or even staff. It's easy to interpret his behaviour as the result of 'bad parenting' but that couldn't be further from the truth.
[response"> To listen to some government ministers you would think all behavioural problems are the result of 'bad parenting'. It may be true in some cases but NOT IN ALL! Don't feel guilty ... and make sure you give some time to yourself because it must be exhausting. Jenny |
| Posted by sunfresh On Tuesday 27 February 2007 Quote |
I recently came across the website www.enquire.org.uk set up to answer such questions. It's elaborately laid out, full of information and tips about answering questions of need and what the law provides for. It applies for Scottish kids, I'm not sure if it's the same everywhere in the UK. That might be worth checking out for guidance, also help with presenting the case to the psychologist who disagrees. Best of luck! |
