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Difference between VC, VA, Academy and Maintained?

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ETM · 06/02/2023 08:09

DC is KS2 and has an EHCP.

There are a few issues with school providing things included on the EHCP and they’re saying its due to the way the school is funded plus the class make up itself (there’s several EHCPs with FT Tas which in itself is unusual at KS2 and school are saying its too much so some DC in the class miss out)

I’m looking at moving schools but not sure if we might get the same issues due to funding so what are the difference between the types of school and how they’re funded?

Also wondering if it’s worth moving for what might end up being 12-18 months.

DC has no behaviour issues at all, which is apparently part of the issue – school say EHCPs are more for behavioural issues and need would be met without it.

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JustKeepBuilding · 07/02/2023 09:38

Personally I would skip the case officer and email the Director of Children’s Services directly threatening JR.

Spendonsend · 07/02/2023 09:43

ETM · 07/02/2023 09:11

@Spendonsend They're saying currently the EHCP isn't needed as DC has no behaviour issues and EHCPs are more for behaviour. They say they can meet need without it, shown by them providing the 1-1/small group work intervention outside of the classroom.

DC needs 1-1 in some classes because they don't stay on task or won't ask for help they just sit and won't do what they're told, so the 1-1 "checks in" and makes sure they're on task and provides help where needed, school are saying DC doesn't need this and they won't be providing it as there's too many in the classroom already due to the 3 other FT TAs who're working 1-1 with different children. I feel DC still needs the help in class because they come out of school and say "I couldn't do X but no-one came to help me so I just didn't do it" and then I'm being told they're falling behind, yet school insists they can't have another adult in class as they're nearly overcrowded.

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Your school is really winding me up! How frustrating for you. It sounds like there are some clear stategies to help her stay on task in class that the LA agreed to and they've just decided that she doesnt need them because she is quiet. Not working and not asking for help is 'behaviour' anyway. I've sat in loads of ehcp annual reviews and only some have challenging behaviour as a result of their needs.

Fleabea · 07/02/2023 13:39

Ehcps are not just for behaviour and your dc would not have been given one unless the local authority agreed they needed one. The school must provide the provision detailed in the echp. It sounds to me like the school are receiving the funding from the la and then not providing what they are supposed to for your dc.

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