I'm having a dilemma. I just don't know which school to choose for DS1. We are incredibly lucky to have 2 small rural primaries to choose from. I've done a pros and cons comparison and they come out fairly even. Just wondered what sort of things you guys would prioritise?
DS1 has no diagnosis (just GDD): has around 7 words and over 50 signs, he is social but easily frustrated, he needs a lot of support ad is currently at a special needs nursery 3 mornings and a mainstream 1 morning. He will be statemented this year and is likely to get full time 1:1.
School 1 - small ish (110 pupils), class 1 covers reception and year 1, "outstanding" ofsted and has a v v good reputation locally, experienced SENCO who wants to be involved early on but came across a bit bossy and "I'm the expert", engaged less with DS1 when we visited, school very nearby, they have iPads, already use makaton and visual timetables in school, as our local school would probably be where I would send DS2.
School 2 - very small (43 pupils), class 1 covers reception, year 1 and 2, newish young SENCO, relatively inexperienced but keen, school around 10 mins drive away, better outdoor play area, less good reputation but improving, school has a very strong feel for looking after their children, caring and including and this was evident when we looked around and how they interacted with DS1.
Its so hard to know what to do for the best. Any advice welcomed, even if its to get a grip and just pick one! I do know I'm lucky to have this choice dilemma.
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hanbee · 25/10/2012 21:43
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