Would you have sent in?

[EvilMama]

Argh, I'm second guessing myself now.
DS 14 has AsD and as such a dislike in change to routine. His school are having a work experience week where classes are mashed together as lots are out on work experience. He will have double sport today. He has a lovely class usually where nobody makes fun of him etc etc if he can't do something or gets an answer wrong etc. He is going to an afternoon work experience today. They got rid of his
TA last year and spread his hours over other members of staff so there's no one person who would check in on him in this situation, make sure the cover teachers know what they need to know etc.

On Sunday he said he has a strange tummy, again yesterday evening. Again this morning he complained of a strange tummy and said he thinks he might have diarrhoea. Yet he still helped himself to 4 slices of toast, a yoghurt and a glass of milk for breakfast. That, to me, doesn't suggest he's ill. He doesn't look pale, he doesn't have a temperature.

I sent him to school. But the reproachful look he gave me as he left... now I feel awful. Would you have sent him in? Do I call and see if I can speak to his form teacher and ask her to keep an eye on him today, even if she isn't teaching him today?

Yes, just let his form teacher know, or the SENDCo.
we usually have a little announcement in our morning meetings on days like this where there is a change of routine to remember certain children who may be masking, and where they can go if struggling.
So a quick check in or form teacher emailing his teachers discreetly in the morning is not unusual at all and may help him lots.
And a hug of solidarity for you! I know how it feels, from both sides.

Tough. My DD has ADHD and we’re really going through it in terms of her not going to school. I take the view that I need to support her in even if we’re late because we need to find the ways to help her cope. I think if your child goes in I’d take the win