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[Yorkshire Pudding]

Good move Claire.

 

He MUST have a review before he goes to secondary school, preferably with the secondary SENCo in attendance so that they explain how they plan to meet his needs there, as it is likely to be quite a different arrangement from primary.

 

The secondary school will already have had a list of all statemented children in the pyramid who have applied to them, and will have indicated whether or not they can meet their needs before places are allocated. We attend reviews of all children in the pyramid with statements from year 4 and 5 onwards so that we have a good picture of who is likely to apply and advise on how their needs might be met.

 

 

The entitlement to extra time in exams isn't automatic with a statement, although it applies to many children who have one, so it's worth checking on - if he is entitled to it, then the school should be allowing him the same extra time during assessments in class too, for the sake of fairness. He may also be entitled to a reader and/or amanuensis. We run all our in-school exams in the same way as external exams, so that all the children with entitlements can practice using them before the 'big' exams - a good point to make when requesting that they be provided in school on a regular basis.

[TAJ]

Good move Claire.

 

He MUST have a review before he goes to secondary school, preferably with the secondary SENCo in attendance so that they explain how they plan to meet his needs there, as it is likely to be quite a different arrangement from primary.

 

The secondary school will already have had a list of all statemented children in the pyramid who have applied to them, and will have indicated whether or not they can meet their needs before places are allocated. We attend reviews of all children in the pyramid with statements from year 4 and 5 onwards so that we have a good picture of who is likely to apply and advise on how their needs might be met.

 

 

The entitlement to extra time in exams isn't automatic with a statement, although it applies to many children who have one, so it's worth checking on - if he is entitled to it, then the school should be allowing him the same extra time during assessments in class too, for the sake of fairness. He may also be entitled to a reader and/or amanuensis. We run all our in-school exams in the same way as external exams, so that all the children with entitlements can practice using them before the 'big' exams - a good point to make when requesting that they be provided in school on a regular basis.

 

Ironically it has been easier getting extra time for DD in GCSEs (up to 25%) than it was with SATs at primary school as the school (with evidence) has the discretion.

 

Tracy

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[Woodcat]

hey

 

First up i think you really are right to be angry I'm dyslexic and i went through school being penalized for not being able to spell and it left me with a strong distaste for school and a real hatred of spelling it took me years before i was willing to do things like write shopping lists because i hated having to spell anything.

 

It seems daft that the TA has stopped writing the spellings down beside them because that obviously really helped him and that's what they are there for after all. I would really really push for the 25% extra time because he doesn't have to use it if in the exam he finds he doesn't need it but it can sometimes make an awful difference.

 

It sounds like the school is really being a pain so i hope you get it sorted

 

Beth

[A chickychickychick-ENN!!]

I would FEEL guns blazing, but wouldn't go in like that. If she's a gun blazer herself, you wouldn't want an ok corral scenario. WHAT a metaphor!

 

Encouragement over humiliation would seem the most practical tact to take. Poor lad.

 

There's some great advice on the thread. Good luck with the letter - take deep breaths so you can make all the points clearly, fairly and without anger.

[ClaireG]

Thanks again everyone for more useful info Do any of you know when we are likely to hear if Adam has a place at our prefferd seconadary? As far as i can remember forms had to be submitted in October.

 

He has already been to the school for a cognitive ability test as they use stanins for admission purposes. Although, being statemented Adam didn't have to do the test they said it would be useful for them if he could.

[Sam Palmer]

Here, the application forms are submitted in October and you hear the decision around the 1st March.

[ClaireG]

Thanks Sam, shouldn't be long before we know then

[Willow]

Hi Claire

Did you go into school ? how did you get on ?

Tricia

[ClaireG]

I didn't go in, i wrote. I decided i'd be calmer in a letter I am still waiting for a response, i've given them until the end of the week to supply us with an IEP or call a meeting. As well as mentioning a few other areas of concern.

 

Adam however did say that they had a practice maths test yesterday and that his TA was able to read the questions to him. They have english and spellings today, so i will see when i pick him up if she was able to read or scribe or anything for him.

[Patricia W]

Claire - if he has a statement he will have extra rights about his secondary school choice- and it should be a decision which is reached through the annual review process. You can ask for the school to be named in it. The school cannot turn him down for capacity reasons, only if they cannot meet the needs identified in his statement, or to take him would be detrimental to the needs of the children already there.

 

Let us know how you get on - and if you need any help.

 

Tricia

[ClaireG]

Thanks Tricia The only reason the secondary school we want think the LA might throw a wobbly is because they don't have any TAs in the classrooms. They support them in lots of other ways though, and are used to dealing with children with similar problems.

[FoxFighters]

Hey I have golden time on Friday too! No it is NOT fair!!!

 

 

Holly x

[Patricia W]

Claire - the fact that there aren't TA's there now aren't grounds for the LA to say no. If they do, take them to Tribunal - the threat usually works. But push for the annual review - that's the first step.

 

Tricia

[ClaireG]

Thanks. I'll wait and see what response i get to my letter and then push for a review.

[fluffyfeet]

Too right - I read through a lot of your thread earlier today and nearly exploded with rage!

 

I have always tried to play softly softly, but did explode once and boy did they move things on. It wasn't the way I wanted to deal with things, and thankfully I haven't had to do it since.

 

Pleeeeaase get the Parent Partnership service to help you - they have been a marvellous help to me and my son when we were endlessly 'fobbed off', or he was excluded in some way. It was through them that I found out that there are solicitors who specialise in cases involving SEN children and that you can appeal, go to tribunals etc.

 

I have become aware only today that Norton's 1:1 statemented support he receives for 12.5 hrs per week, has, for some unknown reason been reduced. The SEN TA is now starting at 9.30 and there is also a mid morning break to take out of the time too, so I've now realised that my son is only getting 11.25 hrs a week.

 

The TA works in Reception class during the afternoon - I wonder who pays for that, or am I being cynical? Oh and guess where the Senco works - Reception.

 

My stomach is churning just thinking about going into the school tomorrow. I will start off very calmly asking questions and fact finding and if I find that his 'funded' hrs are not being adhered to I hope they've got their tin hats within easy reach!

 

Best of luck with sorting out things for your son.

 

Dawn x

[ClaireG]

Thanks Dawn Good Luck to you to.

We've had a bit of good news this morning We've had a letter from the LA enclosing an ammended statement. They have ammended the placement bit to say that from sept 2010 Adam will be attending the secondary school we wanted However, as it's not the nearest suitable provision we have to provide or pay for transport. We had already agreed to do this.

As we now know he definatly has a place there, i will be asking for a statement review ASAP and will get SNIP involved if needed.

[docsquid]

That's excellent news, and at least it is a bit of progress.

 

Hugs to you - I have a friend going through similar traumas trying to get provision for her son, so I know how it feels.