We are approaching the decision to HS DD9, who is autistic and MS school is absolutely not suited to her. DS6 adores their school, skips in every day, and is actively seeking out challenges and extra learning from his teacher. DD has been out of school for weeks but DS seems to understand why and is fine with it, he doesn't ask to stay home. I can't think of anyone less suited to MS school than DD, nor can I think of anyone better suited for it than DS!
Because HS would be driven by SEN rather than lifestyle, I think I would be serving both children best if I deregister DD and keep DS in his school. DH says DS will immediately change his mind and demand to be HS as well, I really doubt it but recognise it's a risk. HS both would not be the best scenario.
Is there anyone out there with experience of this hybrid way of life? What are the pros and cons, challenges and pitfalls?
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Experience of HS one sibling while the other is in MS?
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sleepworkmum · 01/03/2024 12:51
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01/03/2024 13:50
sleepworkmum · 01/03/2024 13:42
Aside: I think i've been using the Mumsnet shorthand wrong! By DD9 I meant my nine year old daughter, not my ninth daughter!
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