I can't send him back to school

[Orangesandlemons82]

My son is 13, under a psychiatrist and on medication for ADHD, Autism, Social Anxiety Disorder, GAD and OCD. He is going into Year 9 and will be starting the GCSE options he has chosen. Academically he is very able, which I think clouds the schools judgement at times.
In Year 7 he was bullied to the point he became suicidal. We have now found out that these bullies are in every class he is taking next year, and he is in classes with none of his friends.
Things have already fallen apart in the last term and he was only feeling able to go in for a few of the core lessons during the last month. Despite emailing and contacting school every day they provided no support.
We have sessions with a psychologist starting soon, but I can't send him back into school like this. I have applied for EHCP assessment and have a meeting with the Deputy Headteacher, but this is 2 days after he is due back at school. My son is very aware of his attendance and is stressed about not going, but equally can't face the bullies again with no friends in his classes. He is often quite a closed book which worries me, and I don't want him to experience wanting to die again. What the hell do I do?!

@flawlessflipper I emailed every day requesting a meeting and an approved reduced timetable, with the hope that we could increase his medication and see how things went, whilst still keeping contact with school and friends. They responded a couple of times and said they would call to discuss, but ultimately didn't.

If DS is unable to attend school full time when school returns, you can request alternative provision from the LA. You don’t need the school to respond to that.

@flawlessflipper do you think there is any benefit to contacting the LA now, or do I need to wait until term starts?

I would definitely contact the LA now. Your poor son - it must be so tough for him.

You could contact the LA but, in relation to AP, they are likely to say see what happens when term starts.