My DS is in y4 at a lovely independent boys primary school. The school are very supportive and are known for good SEN support; however, my child is still struggling and in particular becoming more anxious and more of an outsider (no bullying, just isn’t interested in playing football which tends to be the game of choice at playtime). I have a great relationship with school. Can always speak to someone on the day if concerns and they always try to help. So on one hand reluctant to move as I’m worried child will have same problems and might not have good relationship with school, but ultimately he will have to move at y7 so need to consider options for future in any event and if in different school maybe wouldn’t need to have so many discussions.
He has dyslexia, dyspraxia, SPD, ADHD and autistic trains (borderline), all on milder end so academically fine (probably not achieving full potential) but impacts all areas because of the different disorders he has. Very high IQ and masks highly (which means it’s really difficult for staff to know theirs a problem till he’s really upset). Very well behaved and always worried he may do something wrong.
Psychiatrist is reluctant to prescribe medication as he feels if child was in a more “neuro-diverse” friendly environment then this in turn may reduce anxiety. Although not able to “recommend” any school…
We are doing ehcp but LA Ed psych says child is academically fine and so I envisage we may get little if any provision (and that won’t alter environment). He would not cope in state mainstream as he could not manage in class of 30. There is not an SEN place in the area and I don’t think he would be considered severe enough for any.
Any recommendations for a school for neurosdiverse boy which is also really good on pastoral care and particularly with children with anxiety? Looking Thames Valley/West London. Good with working with parents, open door policy for any concerns.