Urgh. We live 2 miles from SEN autism school. DS14 has been there for 4 years and DH gave up work to look after him when mainstream failed him and he was at home for 2 years. He's doing really well at school now and really thriving. DH really wants to go back to work (and we REALLY need the money). He has been offered a job for September.
- School transport refused as we live too close. They feel it's appropriate to expect a parent to take him to school and that's not disability discrimination (most 14yos don't have a parent walk them to school). Appeal done and refused.
- can't pay for school taxi as it's not a guaranteed place and they don't accept applications until after October half term
- can't pay for a private taxi as all the DBS drivers are doing LEA runs.
- DS can't walk alone the 4 mile round trip as it's a main road, he's autistic, sensory averse, highly anxious and a flight risk
- DS can't get the bus alone as it's too cognitively complex (plus anxious / sensory) and involves crossing 2 major roads.
DS is ok in the house for an hour ish pre and post school. He's pretty good / safe in the house. Would be fine getting dressed and waiting for taxi / waiting for me to get home 30 mins after drop off.
But out the house alone - total disaster.
What do we do??