My DS2 (5yrs) was just given an IEP at the end of last term. It was sent home for consultation and to be signed. I had some views about some of the targets so wrote a letter to the SENCo with my opinions of the targets and their suitability (I am an EP), for discussion.
We had a meeting today where the SENCo told me that 'I was in a parent role now' and that my comments made her feel that |i was questioning her professionalism.
I explained that I had every confidence in her (I do,) but that I thought that comments and consultation were welcomed from parents.
She kept repeating 'you are the parent here', I sadi I was, but that I couldn't pretend not to have thr knowledge that I do have, I am a parent with some some expertise.
I now feel crap, I feel I should have just played ignorant, kept my opnion to myself, signed the IEP without question like most parents do.
Now they think I'm up my own arse, and I'm going to be a royal pain in the neck.(being up your arse would give you a a pain in the neck).
If I'm honest I'm also upset as they now don't like me.
Should- I have just kept quiet?
Should you just play along and be grateful?
Parent consultaion, parent partnership, my arse.
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Szyslak · 16/09/2008 16:39
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