I'm getting utterly baffled and I'm struggling for straight answers.
We removed (or were "invited to withdraw")our 14yo DS from a local fee paying school as he was getting into constant low level trouble which was creating a vicious circle with his anxiety and depression. I met with the local school, and was totally upfront about his CAMHS involvement (why wouldn't I be?). The SenCo assured me that these problems were pretty small beer and to get him enrolled ASAP as there was definitely spaces in that year.
Today, I got a call to say that because of the CAMHS involvement it was being referred to a Fair Access Panel next week. I've read the protocol for this and it curdled my stomach a bit. It said that children were referred where the school of choice didn't wish to take them on and that a school could be allocated within our region. This could be up to 45 minutes drive away.
I've not been asked for any background information about my son, his family or his condition. How can a panel make a decision about a child they don't know?
Does anyone have experience of these panels? Can anyone advise?
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sighbynight · 18/05/2016 17:41
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