Part time reception still

[Teddybear12345678]

My daughter has been going to school since September reception have placed her on part time table because of sen needs not coping with transition not eating lunch or using toilet . Doesn’t have EHCP I feel like she’s missing out not 5 till march .

I did read your post. You have completely missed my point. Neither you or the pp know the pupils don’t have SEN.

Your 2 examples cannot be extrapolated to a whole population.

Your headteacher should know they should not be requesting parents attend to change their DC.

Cant they take her to the toilet at a set time? If she’s drunk enough won’t she do a wee?

It turns out my head teacher made a good call because the two children involved are now able to attend school all day without a nappy. That's a good outcome for them. Ffs saying it's SEN that's not yet been diagnosed is just bs.

Ffs saying it's SEN that's not yet been diagnosed is just bs.

No, it isn’t bs. Not all DC have their SEN recognised on school entry. It isn’t uncommon for it to be recognised when they are older.

Not following statutory guidance is never ‘a good call’. There are other ways children and families can be supported with toilet training.

It’s not a bespoke service - there are 29 other children to attend to as well.

OP I can see how this is frustrating but primary school isn’t childcare, it’s school. If your DD is struggling then she isn’t going to cope with a full day. Don’t you think they have her interests at heart too?

The teachers at my kids school manage to give kids toilet reminders or take those who need it. It’s really not that hard and very common in reception!

The senco doesn’t have much to do with her only in meetings . As for the toilet she doesn’t drink much either . Waiting on an autism diagnoses and a meeting with school . It’s just excuses in my opinion my child wants to stay at school when I pick her up early .

They can help to get her to drink more. They can encourage toilet visits or take her. Sometimes children need a little help and support. I’m suprised they would want her to go home early as usually they do the opposite.

Might be worth considering if it's possible to move back to nursery and repeat reception in September 2025

If they ever consider that I would take her out all together she’s very clever for her age just a few meltdowns about things needs things explaining to her . She has hyperlexia which means she can read without sounding out words .

I am a primary school teacher and I completely agree that it falls to TA’s and T’s lots of the time it shouldn’t! But the parents of an SEN child shouldn’t put up with having their child put on a partial TT because of this issue. It’s a funding / government issue that shouldn’t limit the learning and education of a child. The school need to put things in place for the child or argue that their setting isn’t suitable so the child can then access special provision. They may well have already but it doesn’t sound that way. As it is, we have SEN children in mainstream school who can’t cope through no fault of their own missing out on learning and education. This child may never be toilet trained? Shall they stay on a partial TT their whole childhood?

I think the poster who said changing children isn't an issue at all is meaning the school staff get on with it because they have to but unfortunately it is an issue, it is difficult to manage in a busy classroom. It's very much become part of the job for many TAs now but it does have an impact on others.

OP, what is she like at home? Does she do anything away from you? How does she eat at home? What is the plan for year 1 if she isn't used to full days still?

She eats fine at home and will ask to use toilet even if nothing comes out . When she’s out at the park or playing with older sister she will not be interested in food due to playing and being busy . I can assure you she will be in full time I have a mother who works in another school as a TA and will wipe the floor with her school if they fail her .