Can someone come and talk to me about flexi-schooling?

[twolittleflyingmonkeys]

Just wondering about this after the whole messy situation we are in with DS's schooling - showing lots of autistic traits (these are much more apparent at school than at home) and the head suggested we withdraw him from the school and bring him back 'when he is ready for school'. Academically, he would do fine in Year 1 but he has been acting atrociously at school and also having toileting accidents frequently which suggests that he is finding it distressing (even though he claims to enjoy it). We are getting him assessed with a view to diagnosing him (probably Aspergers - he ticks every box for it).

So for the time being I am HEing him until the school get back to me with regards to him doing half a day per week and increasing that when they (and he) are ready. Obviously I'll need to follow the curriculum they're doing in school, which is fine - DS appreciates structure and I couldn't cope with autonomous HE anyway as I need structure in my day to day life to avoid bouts of depression. I think having time at home will enable him to gradually get used to the classroom environment and have time where he can relax more and not be stressed about the noise/ lights/ number of children in the classroom etc.

Has anyone successfully flexi-schooled their child(ren)? What do I need to know about it?

Flexi schooling often works very well. You'll find others doing it on the SN board.

We were asked to do it as part of DS's transition when we moved to a new school and it was fab. He just went till 12:30 and then we picked him up.

In the afternoon we didn't do anything in particular with him.

Definately approach the school and discuss it with them. It's very easy - all you need is their agreement :) and then they just arrange it all.

Thanks Indigo. Am still awaiting a response from the school, though if they aren't willing to consider it then I shall just be HEing him for a bit then changing schools I think.