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ADD EHCP

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ADogAndThreeCats · 03/10/2023 12:34

We are going to have our EHCP meeting at school which I requested at a Local Council. I would appreciate any advice about what to mention, and what to say...

My Y6 DS has ADD and exhibits symptoms of dyspraxia. This includes his PE, coordination and inability to handwrite longer pieces. It's not only about the legibility of his handwriting ( awful) but, most importantly, his hand gets tired very quickly. The handwriting struggle affects the development of his writing skills, particularly in creating stories. Last year, the teacher paid no attention to my recommendation of allowing my DS to type. Only half a year later did the message sink in for her, but it had already affected my son's writing skills.

Therefore, I would like the option of typing longer pieces of accommodation to be included in the EHCP statement, so I don't have to struggle with the lack of communication between SEN and the teacher, to say the least.
We are unlikely to get a 1:1 ratio because my DS is above the expected levels in maths and reading. This is due to the fact that he is very bright and my hard work with him at home. He could benefit from somebody helping him to pay attention as he is inattentive and his mind flies around even during tests.
CAMHS rejected him as he is missing that H in ADHD. He is not impulsive or hyper. He is calm, just inattentive. This is confirmed by the teachers who struggle to keep him focused but not enough for CAMHS
I am struggling to get an appointment with a paediatrician specializing in such cases. My GP says the referral should come from the school, but the school has done nothing despite I have been raising this issue since Year 3.
Now, after I completed the EHCP request, the SEN at school suddenly started panicking and completed the referral to OT. OT responded that they had already spoken with the school's SEN about it and sent a letter requesting referral forms. The school sent me a scan of a letter addressed to the school's SEN lady asking if I had heard about it. I must admit I was shocked that they sent me a letter that wasn't addressed to me and they clearly lost!
Last year, SEN wanted to meet regularly with my son, but it never happened. When I asked why it never took place, I received loads of excuses. I was truly fed up with it and that is why I think that only EHCP may help.

Any advice before EHCP meeting? Many thanks in advance

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ADogAndThreeCats · 03/10/2023 12:44

@FatandRoundBouncingontheGround

>You could approach your local sendiass to support you to ensure the required adaptations are put in place.

Yes but I did and said that to the teacher last year. Nothing happened with respect to it between parent evening in Oct when I request it and parent evening in March when the teacher told me my son is not good at writing ( Eureka). They wasted half a year by not listening to what I requested. Or rather they said " yes, yes" and nothing was put in place. I don't want to go through that loops again.
And I think my son needs support with his attention. He may need medication.

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Bluevelvetsofa · 03/10/2023 12:44

I agree that, from what you’ve said, the use of a laptop for all writing tasks would be helpful, but wouldn’t necessarily require an EHCP, because using a laptop is quite a normal way of working in the classroom.

It would be useful to have evidence that it is his normal way of working, so that when it comes to arrangements for exams, he will be able to use the technology.

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ADogAndThreeCats · 03/10/2023 12:40

My son doesn't have EHCP. This is the latter to put together paperwork to submit to EHCNA. Thanks for pointing it out. I wasn't clear. Apologies

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FatandRoundBouncingontheGround · 03/10/2023 12:39

Is he going to get an ehcp? Sounds like he should be able to be supported via ordinarily available provision (ie the teacher gives him a laptop for writing tasks and checks in with him periodically so he isn't left doing nothing).

You could approach your local sendiass to support you to ensure the required adaptations are put in place.

Bluevelvetsofa · 03/10/2023 12:38

I’m a bit confused. Is this an annual review of an EHCP, or a meeting at school to put together the paperwork to submit for an EHCNA?