Am I or is school BU?

She does have an IEP in place but this is quite basic and also I have been advised by the SEN team “we can’t make the teachers read it”.

Yes, I know secondary teachers see a LOT of pupils, which is why it does seem like a good idea for her to carry a copy of the pass with her (even if it is you that has to print it out and laminate it) and also carry a copy of her 'One page Profile' and her IEP with her, to give to staff as she enters the room. Maybe with you writing in red at the top "DD has autism, so that makes it difficult for her to communicate her needs to you, verbally / in person, hence her handing this to each teacher until they get to know her better."

I'm sorry you are going through this. It shouldn't have to be a battle.

The plan in the email sounds really good OP, and nothing like what you outlined in your OP, is your issue that you don't feel it reflects reality? Because it looks like they're taking lots of reasonable steps. I am concerned that if you complain when all this stuff is actually being done for her, you're going to come across as "that parent" so you need to be really clear about what isn't happening in practice and what actionable steps (not special treatment) the school's teachers can realistically enact to enable her to meet the same outcomes as everyone else.

Oh, and print out her plan with the virtual exit pass so she has a physical one.

Several copies.

I can't read the plan so cannot comment on it, sorry.

However I see they're going to let your DD use a Chromebook which sounds good.

I'm an ex maths teacher and the Sparx automatic homework is a nightmare for many students.

So in theory it adjusts to your level and as the teacher says there are videos and explanations to help you get the questions right.

We also as a department ran lunchtime "detentions" which were actually a teacher sitting there helping the students do their homework. It does mean that the homework gets done and it's not a meaningless punishment.

What specifically is the issue with the homework? Most parents solve this problem by either doing it with their child or letting their child cheat.

If you are going to stick to the letter of the rules then your child will end up in "detention" which is actually extra support each week and the teacher there can help her do her homework,

Can you ask if she can take her packed lunch into the "detention"? That's what most of our students did.

This - plus write to your MP and LEA. Shocking treatment!

I am absolutely horrified by the lack of communication around your DD's SEN to her teachers, who can be made to read her IEP. The register at my school is set up so that students have flags and sticky notes next to their name so teachers can see whether a child has a pass to leave the lesson or a diagnosis or autism without having to open up any learning plan. This means that supply teachers can also see the info as they are taking the register. Is there anything like this at the school that her details can be added to?

The lack of intervention for maths unless an EHCP student is away is unfortunately not surprising due to the severe funding cuts in school. A lot of secondaries now only have TAs that are funded by EHCPs and no 'spares' who could do interventions with other students.

If you want extra support for her in maths, the opportunity here appears to be in the lunchtimes where teachers give up their time to support students with their homework. It might be an idea if she could go to these sessions? (Rebranded as maths support rather than homework detention?). I don't know Sparx but it appears it is supposed to present students with work at their level so the homework should be appropriate for her even if she is behind?

Definitely send an email to the school with basic info about her needs and ask it be forwarded to all her teachers immediately and complain about the lack of action. No EHCP doesn't mean no support, that's ridiculous.

I don't think she needs an EHCP, what she requires is understanding and strategies

OP’s DD needs both. The school needs to be making reasonable adjustments and not discriminating against DD. However, she will not get all the special educational provision she requires at a SEN support level.

Definitely complain to the head a board of governors. Under the DDA and the equality act she has a disability that requires reasonable adjustments and adaptations. I don't think she needs an EHCP, what she requires is understanding and strategies, which costs very little.

Be careful with SENDIASS. Some are good but far too many repeat the LA’s unlawful policies.

Many secondary schools are unable to provide TA support in lessons without an EHCP. That will be why support in lessons is only possible if a pupil with an EHCP is absent. This is why you need to request an EHCNA.

Interventions can happen during the day. Saying they can't because pupils miss lessons is trying to fob you off. However, again, the school may not have to staff to provide interventions without an EHCP.

Ask the school to introduce DD to other pupils who go to the snack shack daily.

Absolutely put in a complaint. At the very least all her teachers should be aware of her conditions and how they present in class.

Basic compassion would suggest your daughter should be able to leave class while ticking.

Their behaviour is appalling. I hope she’s not being too upset by it x

My dd is also autistic and has seizures that are very similar to tourettes tics.

Her school were also very slow to provide help, but I went in, fought her case and now they can't seem to do enough for her.

She doesn't have a 1:1 but the school have issued her with a card she just has to show and then she can leave immediatly and go to the support for learning lounge, she is on a very reduced timetable, she's allowed to wear headphones or earplugs, she can wear what she wants to school, any incidents of bullying due to her disability are dealt with swiftly, and she has a support teacher who checks in with her weekly to discuss anything and make adjustments as needed.

The school should be making reasonable adjustments to allow your dd the same access to education that everyone else has.

I would (and did) spend the weekend going through the school handbook and policies, and printing off the laws surrounding disabilities, and go for a meeting next week armed with all the ways they are failing your dd and why its illegal.

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From what you have posted your initial problem is the SEN department of the school as they are trying to push blame on the teachers.

Hi. I have two children with echp and 1:1 adult assistance for high school and still encounter problems.
My experience is that they won't let kids leave classroom unless there is an adult to go with them as they don't want them wandering around school. My sons TA has had to chase other kids around the school as there isn't enough support staff (badly paid, no hol pay etc but that's another story)
Most teachers don't read about sen of the kids and they can have 10 plus different teachers. One of my kids ended up taking credit card size bits of cards with his sen details on them as he got sick of explaining and popped them on teachers desk as he went into the room

Can you contact the SENCO about this? Although given the way your daughter is being discriminated against I’m not sure the SENCO is even doing their job. You shouldn’t need an EHCP for reasonable adjustments to be made and your daughter being put under SEN. This should be in place whilst an EHCP application is pending anyway.

I didn't attempt my maths because it was too hard. She should have had a go!

Have you any idea how hard it is to “have a go” when you know you’re behind your peers, you’re feeling anxious because you don’t have full control of your body and your needs aren’t being met in school. Learning is much easier if the work you’re doing stretches something you already know, it’s nearly impossible if you have no existing frame of reference.

Sorry, I've not read the whole thread. I'm a secondary teacher and a mum - I'd be so upset if my dd was treated like this.

Can they at least give her a time out card for when she needs to leave the room to tic? Can you write a note in dd's planner that says something like "DDs mum here. Dd has Tourette's and she had no control over what just happened. I've told her to show this note when she has been reprimanded for something outside of her control due to her disability. Her autism means she doesn't have the confidence to speak to you directly and does not like the attention in front of others. Any issues please contact me or Mrs X the senco."

“Milking the situation.” You think she’s milking the systematic discrimination and bullying?

I hope you don’t work anywhere near children with disabilities. Shame on you!

I had similar with my child. On SEN support but not actually getting support. I suggest the following:

1. Put in a Subject Access Request. That will give you all the incidents recorded, attendance figures, emails between staff about your daughter, SEN conversations, etc.

1. Apply for an EHC Needs Assessment, using the information above to show that the school are not meeting your daughter's needs.

1. Point out that although the SEN Code of Practice recommends Assess, Plan, Do, Review, the fact that the school haven't done this shouldn't delay your DD getting the provision she needs.

@Xmasday2024 Your comment is exactly why I say tourettes is not understood by many people. "My hand slipped and I threw a pencil" is so insulting and is the attitude that causes anxiety in people with the condition. A tic isn't a controlled action and it can be highly distressing.

Not only that, but when children try to suppress it, it takes up all of their focus and attention. Therefore, completing other tasks like school work is 10x harder and they need support. You should learn about it if you're going to comment.