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Original poster

To take my son out of school tomorrow (family day)

24 replies

Damonlufc88 · 14/05/2019 07:09

To go to drayton manor.. He is 7, autistic and goes to special school... I have a family ticket voucher that needs using before the end of May and not during half term. Tomorrow is the only day I can get of work at short notice and were taking our 4 year old as he is off of Pre school anyway. Do I tell school the truth? I think I should as might encourage him to talk about his day.

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Nanny0gg · 14/05/2019 07:10

I would.

Cherylshaw · 14/05/2019 07:12

I'd go, the school will probably be fine with it so I would tell them why you are keeping him off

Mummaofmytribe · 14/05/2019 07:14

I would do it. If your child usually has good attendance I would hope the school would be ok with one day which could be a wonderful experience for him

Sirzy · 14/05/2019 07:15

Go and have fun! Tell them the truth

TessieVanKendre · 14/05/2019 07:17

I would.

Yogagirl123 · 14/05/2019 07:19

Yes do it! Enjoy your day.

user1474894224 · 14/05/2019 07:22

Is he year 2? Would it impact his Sats at all? As they are this month. If not (and it's unlikely as this week is year 6 sats) then take him and have fun.

Bunnybigears · 14/05/2019 07:26

user1474894224 year 2 sats are not at the same time as year 6 sats and mean even less to the child. Take him and have fun and yes I would tell the school the truth.

Littleduckeggblue · 14/05/2019 07:26

Go for it!

HolesinTheSoles · 14/05/2019 07:28

I would. I'd probably tell the school the truth - especially if DS is likely to talk about it anyway. Have a lovely time!

Isadora2007 · 14/05/2019 07:29

Of course it’s not unreasonable. Mind you in posting from Spain with two children in tow mid-term so I’m hardly likely to judge! 😂

Original poster
Damonlufc88 · 14/05/2019 07:30

Thanks guys I'll drop him off then ring them around 9:30 as it can be a bit hectic at 9am

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EvaHarknessRose · 14/05/2019 07:42

Remember school can’t say they are ok with it but that doesn’t mean they mind.

PopcornPopper · 14/05/2019 07:46

My sons' old primary had the official we can't authorise it line and then told you to have a wonderful time Wink

Have a lovely time.

eggsandwich · 14/05/2019 07:47

My ds is 19 now and is in his last couple of months of being at his complex needs school and they would be absolutely fine with it and would in fact say go and enjoy it, it would be consider a life experience being out and about, if your son is verbal then you will need to let them know as he will probably say unlike my ds who’s non verbal who wouldn’t.

I know my ds school would do the experience as a show and tell if you sent in any photos for them to use, special school are usually more flexible as they don’t follow the curriculum as such.

Enjoy your day.

TeenTimesTwo · 14/05/2019 07:57

Many kids with ASD wouldn't enjoy a theme park in half term or holidays anyway, so I expect the school are used to these kinds of requests.

SkintAsASkintThing · 14/05/2019 08:03

Go for it.

We take all of our breaks in term time as my asd pair just don't cope with the holidays. We're off to London for a week in October and have a couple of days in June to go on a steam railway thing.

Holiday time we're limited to long walks and bike rides. Can't even manage to take them swimming

Wheresthebeach · 14/05/2019 08:06

Have a lovely day.

Cwtches123 · 14/05/2019 08:18

My son is autistic and attends special school and for pupils with server learning difficulties / multiple and complex needs. His school fully support parents taking their children on holiday or for special days out during school time as they understand how difficult it can be to go at peak times. The head is supported by the governors in authorising term time holidays!
Have a fab day!!!

user1474894224 · 15/05/2019 20:40

@Bunnybigears y2 sats can be sat any time in May. Infant only schools may well have sats this week.

Usuallyinthemiddle · 15/05/2019 20:42

Our Y2 Sats are this week.

Langrish · 15/05/2019 20:43

In secondary, I’d be the first to say absolutely not! At 7, just tell them why and go. Drayton Manor is so much better for younger ones than Alton Towers.

Hope you have a lovely day ☀️

flirtygirl · 15/05/2019 20:50

There are these threads every week. Just take your child out and make the decision. I honestly don't get the parents who keep asking Aibu.

parrotonmyshoulder · 15/05/2019 20:52

I’m a special school teacher and we would always support this.
Have a good day.

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