I started working at an independent specialist school in September which supports kids with autism, additional needs etc. I am teaching a class of five. I am finding it very hard to get the support in place. The senco (who's also part of management) can do no wrong in the HT's eyes yet I ask her for advice and I'm told to "use my brain" I ask to see children's notes and I'm told I don't have time to dwell on individual cases. She is nasty and nobody in the staff room likes her, yet she has this hold. She critises me without offering advice and I've only been here a term! The parents are all nice and I have to ask them the information (which obviously they've supplied to SENCO who won't share with me) I think they must think I'm an idiot. I'm having sleepless nights. im now keeping a diary as I'm feeling really worried but I'm not sure where to go with it. Others have approached the Head in the past apparently, but they're the ones who've ended up going. As its independent the local authority have no duras diction. Any advice gratefully received.
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