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Year five residential

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insanityscratching · 20/07/2013 12:06

Dd has just returned from her y5 residential where she has had a whale of a time. She came back without sunburn and with all of her belongings So knowing dd (who has autism) she has been incredibly well supported because she will have needed prompting , reminding and nagging to ensure that she came home as she did as well as being sensitively handled and encouraged to enable her to abseil twice, use zip wires (she's scared of heights) canoe (doesn't like to get wet) and caving (doesn't like the dark).
Would it be OTT if I sent in a card and a bottle of Prosecco for the lovely teacher (her y3/4 one) who will have had to go the extra mile to ensure dd was fully included and supported?

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Letticetheslug · 20/07/2013 12:07

no, I think it would be a lovely idea.

MaybeBentley · 20/07/2013 14:27

Great idea. Teachers often get the moans, so I'm sure the teacher will really appreciate the thank you.

Aquamildred · 20/07/2013 14:29

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BackforGood · 20/07/2013 14:34

No, it wouldn't. It would be absolutely lovely of you.

pointythings · 20/07/2013 15:13

No, I think you should - someone has definitely gone the extra mile for your DD and deserves recognition. You are a lovely person for realising it.

Leeds2 · 20/07/2013 17:28

I think that would be a lovely thing to do, and will be very much appreciated.

chocolatemartini · 20/07/2013 18:30

I'd say it would be much appreciated.

ilovesunflowers · 21/07/2013 11:31

That would be lovely. As a teacher I know how stressful residentials can be for staff. Any recognition (even a thank you as I rarely got those after giving up my own time) would be gratefully received.

Runningchick123 · 24/07/2013 07:40

I sent a gift and card to the staff who looked after my DS (who has sen) on his residential trip. I was so overwhelmed with how well they had looked after him and worked hard to get him doing different activities that I would have bought them a whole crate of champagne if I could have afforded it.

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insanityscratching · 24/07/2013 08:16

The teacher was really touched and said dd had been an absolute pleasure so I'm glad I sent something in. Dd was pleased too because she got a hug when she handed it over

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NewNameForNewTerm · 24/07/2013 09:37

I shouldn't say this as a teacher. But children with SN often have a special place in our hearts! I know the children who I have had to bust a gut for due to needing very different support are the ones I miss most when they move on, even if them leaving lightens my workload considerably. I do it without expecting thanks - it is what the child deserves regardless of parents comments. But when the parents recognise it has been a huge amount of extra work I am really touched.

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insanityscratching · 24/07/2013 09:47

NewName as the mum of two with autism I can tell you I remember every teacher who went the extra mile for ds and dd because they touched my heart with their kindness and sensitivity.
I always write to them copied to the HT at the end of the year so hopefully they know that it is much appreciated.
Dd and ds also notice which teachers are more sensitive to their needs and perform better for them than those who are more dismissive so it's a win win situation.

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