Statemented children

[Friendlymum67]

This is a general query as a friend and I were talking about this today. If a child is statemented, is it true that this stays with them for life (i.e driving licence, future career??) and therefore can be detrimental in adulthood?

TIA

No statements are reviewed annually.

Not that I am aware of, it is issued by your local council so can't see that it would be linked to things DVLA.

It is a statement of "educational need" so can't see why it would stay for lifetime, I think it can be in place till 18 (could be wrong there though).

It is reviewed annually.
However, I was talking to someone a while back who was having real difficulty getting any support for her (adult) brother with learning difficulties after her Mum (and his carer) died, because his Mum had always insisted he didn't need help at school nor looking after or support as a younger adult, so he wasn't "in the system" and didn't have any 'proof' of how much his difficulties impacted on his ability to live on his own.

Not sure why it would be detrimental even if it did carry on though - you wouldn't have to tell anyone you had a statement, it would be there when you needed it to access help.

A statement is reviewed annualy and ceases once a person leaves the school sector as it is linked to funding and colleges are funded by a different funding strand to schools. So , no a statement does not stay with you for life, however, if at any point in your life you required services e.g. supported living, DLA then you can say that you had a statement and this may help with the assessment of your your case.
if I had a child with difficulties at school I would definitely push for a statement - and LA's are trying to cut down on the number of statements because of the price tag attached to them.

Nope.
And if you move county, the new LA has no remit to recognise it either. In practise they do, until they assess themselves, but whoever told you this is talking utter hogwash.

We were British military and were officially reminded that we were giving up her statement when we were posted overseas, and that she would need to be reassessed when we returned to the uk.

As others have said, it is purely a tool for agreeing school based support, which is reviewed annually. Why would it carry on indefinitely and affect other institutions?

Your friend knows feck all.

Far from it.

As others have said, Statements are reviewed annually and cease once the child is no longer in education. Also, at 25 yrs of age, a statemented young person ceases to be seen as a 'young person' in relation to additional youth services like Connexions (which barely exists any more, anyway) and any additional needs would have to be provided for by Adult Social Services (in theory, of course).

All a Statement does is pull down extra funding for extra support for a child's education, while they are in education (school).

Just to add, are you asking for yoursolf or a friend? Some people are afraid of attempting to get a Statement for their child, as they are worried about the stigma. I say that is a very foolish attitude.

Thanks for all your replies. Am asking for a friend, but had heard this myth before and couldn't really believe it then, seems to be one of those things that has gained momentum but is actually rubbish!!

Knew the place to ask was Mumsnet!! :o

My DS is nearly 8 in year 3 & on action+ but he still isnt really getting anywhere he is not disruptive but basically doesnt do his work unless he has 1-1 help he just sits there. Ive just got an email to go to the school & see SENCO & his teacher. Should I push for reassessment or statemented but I dont think hes bad enough.

Any advise????