My dd (aged 5) is currently attending mainstream reception class with 26 hours one to one support (she has a statement - no diagnosis - Global Developmental Delay). I have just been to the Parents evening and they have advised me that they think a special Needs school is more appropriate and mentioned the local one Maes Ebbw.
At the beginning of the meeting she said that ahe has made tremendous progress (we have noticed this at home especially with her speech) but went onto say that she has problems interacting with the other children (even thoough she comes home talking about 3 children individually, and mums are often saying to me that their kid has said that they played with dd)
She also hits out daily, although when pushed because I hadn't been told this they kind of backed down and said it's not really an issue and we deal with it at the time. The teacher thinks this is her way of interacting.
The teacher felt that the gap between my dd and the other children is going to widen and become more noticable so she felt that mainstream was not the place for her.
We agreed for a education psychologist to assess dd ( teacher says that they will agree with her) and after that we will look at the options.
I know that dd needs more input but she is happy where she is and is making good progress. I think at this stage she needs th interraction with her peers.
Really not sure what to do now and what is right. Any advice would be appreciated, especially if anyone has experience of Maes Ebbw.
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Global Developmental Delay - Mainstream vs SN school
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frec · 19/11/2007 10:55
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