I've finally received a proposed statement (only 6 weeks later than they should have sent it ) and I've never read such a load of wishy-washy crap in my life. In my parental report, I was very clear that I want DS (ASD) to attend the same mainstream school as my other DCs. I gave clear and concise reasons for my decision (with evidence to back this up). DS's best way of learning would be in MS with 1:1 support.
Well, the LA have completely ignored this, named a unit in the opposite direction to where I currently have to take DCs (I don't want him to attend a unit), and have not quantified or specified a single piece of provision he will receive. Lots of sentences begin: 'DS will be supported to meet the following objectives..to develop his play skills, to develop his speech/language, to develop his self-help skills...blah,blah"
There are other sentences beginning "DS will be given the opportunity to..." As I said, nothing is quantified and no actual 'provision' is mentioned. There is lots of talk of "visual support" in the form of signs and symbols which we have never used as DS's understanding is good and he can talk (although he does have language delays). Infact, he ignores symbols.
I am so worried that he will end up somewhere where he is set up to fail from the outset. Obviously, I am going to send back the form saying I disagree with the outlined provision and their choice of school, but what is the best thing I can do to enhance his chances of getting 1:1 in mainstream?
Any advice very gratefully received
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zen1 · 24/04/2013 14:36
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