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Good SEN provisions

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OutDia · 27/07/2024 18:03

Hello

My youngest has autism. I knew something was different from very early on. He kept missing milestones. I have now been told that when he starts school, he will need a 1-2-1 teacher.

We live close to a primary school which he can attend. However, there is no provision where I live after year 6.

I work from home and have no real ties to where I live. We have a terraced garden where I cannot really leave him to run around. We live quite close to parks though.

I would happily move anywhere in the UK where there are better provisions for his needs.

Does anyone know where would be a good place for him?

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Lioney · 27/07/2024 18:35

You will need an EHCplan to attend any special school or for 1to1 support.

Lioney · 27/07/2024 18:33

The Grove (any special school for that matter) doesn't have a catchment area.

Though it is supposed to be for local children, many children living in other London boroughs attend.

The Grove isn't very holistic, OT , SALT and therapy is minimal.

Theres a new school in Barnet called The Windmill, very similar set up to The Grove.

There's The Holmewood School. Very therapeutic and holistic ASD specialist school.

Worth looking at Cavendish Education as they have multiple specialist schools.

Shardonneigghhh · 27/07/2024 18:33

Are you considering local authority schools or private? As LA SEN schools are massively over subscribed and it is nowhere near as simple as living in a catchment area.

Does your child have an ehcp?

ByKindOpalPoet · 27/07/2024 18:30

How severe is his needs? There’s a school in Hampton in Arden (my niece worked there before moving to wales) which caters solely for children with autism. It’s called the Island Project. This is the website: https://www.theislandproject.co.uk

The Island Project | Independent School | West Midlands, UK

The Island Project. Independent SEN School for children with Autism ; serving the needs of children with autism and associated complex communication disorders in Warwickshire & West Midlands.

https://www.theislandproject.co.uk

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OutDia · 27/07/2024 18:27

Firstgenfunc · 27/07/2024 18:16

The Grove in London n17 is an outstanding school for children and young people with autism

This looks really good. I am looking at the catchment area. We really need to drive and need a house with parking too.

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Firstgenfunc · 27/07/2024 18:16

The Grove in London n17 is an outstanding school for children and young people with autism

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