What happened to the thread about LA refusing permission?

[SDeuchars]

It was here this morning, I posted (as did someone else) and then it disappeared altogether. Anyone know what happened?

It wasn't about the LA refusing permisiion (if it is the thread I started that you mean) it was about asking if there were any circumstances where the LA could refuse permission.I asked MNHQ to delete it as I had used my usual name and don't want to be outed but have been out all day so couldn't come on again till now.

Iwant to find out about H.E. It is speculation at this point as I need to sort out handing in my notice at work etc
My ds is a school refuser and we are at a brick wall at the moment. Our only option that I can see is to try a PRU but I was worried that once he went there I might be relinquishing some control (don't know much about them) but Seeker came on and said that the LA couldn't refuse to let us H.E, so that put my mind at rest.

What's a PRU?

And no, the LA can't stop you HEing unless they can prove you're not providing your DS with an education.

Go for it

You only need permission to withdraw from a special school; a PRU does not count. I bumped the threads on de-registration for you.

Once you are EHEing, they can issue a School Attendance Order if it appears to them that you are not fulfilling s7 of the Ed Act 1996. Most LAs issue no SAOs and in the unlikely event that you did get one, you can contest it in court on the basis that you are providing a suitable education.

If he were in a PRU, some LAs might be more inclined to push you, on the basis of having made special arrangements for him and feeling rejected if you change your mind. If you are in a position to home educate, you might be better doing that rather than waiting for him to refuse to attend a PRU as well.

Sorry, MrsW, meant to say that a PRU is a Pupil Referral Unit.

You need to try to get to the real reason why the child is refusing school.

Ask for the Educational Psychologist to assess the child.

You could also look at the PRU, as some are fab, and some not so. Normally though the PRU would be working through some special program in order to return the child to school in the medium to long term.

It might have the resources to further probe why your DS is a school refuser. Which is of course something that needs to be established even if you HE.