The headteacher (SENCO) at my ds's school informed me recently that she feels my ds needs extra help so she will be applying for a statement when he goes back to school in year one. He has ASD. Academically he's doing great but his behaviour outside the classrooom is becoming more and more problematic.
I was elated when I heard that they were finally going to put in for a statement, because there has been talk of one ever since pre-school. But someone pointed out on MN that if the school apply and are turned down, there is no chance of reapplying, where as if I do, then the option of reapplying is there. So now I'm wondering what is the best step forward, the school or myself applying. Will it have more impact if the school asked for the extra help, as obviously they have much more knowledge of the problems he faces at school? Does anyone know of statements being turned down when the school has requested it?
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macwoozy · 15/07/2005 12:17
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