Curious as to what people think about inclusion in Scottish primary schools?
My child started in P1 this year and is considered neurotypical. He has 2 children in his class who have additional support needs… I don’t claim to know much about their needs but I’m aware they both have PSA’s.
One of the children has to be handed to her PSA in the morning by her wrist and my son said she essentially has to be held by the wrist all day or she tries to hurt herself or others. If she is ‘released’ at any point she is a danger to herself and has hurt other children. She also disrupts the class all day with screaming etc. I’m no expert but to me inclusion in this kind of situation is not what is best for either this child or the other children in the class. I imagine having to be held all day would be stressful for her but there is no other option if she’s a danger to herself and others.
I fully believe all children are entitled to an education and I don’t know what the alternatives are but just curious as to what people think generally?