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Such a dissapointment.

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cantheyseeme · 13/11/2013 16:13

Me and DP have found a perfect primary for our eldest when she starts in September but it is the other end of town and it is all in the councils hands wether we get a place which is shit. My DD has been diagnosed with ASD and this school is AMAZING and have won awards to do with SEN etc but there are only 30 Places. We can only put a 1st and 2nd choice down and if both are full they can stick her anywhere, the schools near me are not somewhere i would send her, its just crap. Anyone had similar experience?

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bundaberg · 13/11/2013 16:15

yes, that's how it works i'm afraid!

if she has ASD you could attempt to get a statement with the school you want named on it, but i think you'd have a tough time getting one tbh.

LIZS · 13/11/2013 16:17

does she have a statement ? If so you can name the school , otherwise why are you only able to list 2. Better to name at least 1 not so good but acceptable school nearer than leave blank.

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cantheyseeme · 13/11/2013 16:22

We are looking round more local ones next week, shes not statemented. Thats just what the form gives, i feel a bit naive and deflated that we never even thought this would be an issue!

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LIZS · 13/11/2013 16:23

Really ? Normally it is 4 or 5 preferences.

bundaberg · 13/11/2013 16:23

i would put the one you really want as first choice, and then one that she is likely to get into as second choice!

bundaberg · 13/11/2013 16:23

we get 3 choices here. i think it depends what LA you're under

mary21 · 13/11/2013 16:38

How much help will she need at school. Will she need 1_1. If she is going to needalot of he'll its/worth starting the tatementing process now. The is advice on IPSEA website. Have you been on the special needs forum. Great schools aren't always the best for SEN. Go to each school with an open mind and see if hey are right for your child. There are so many stories of ofsted outstanding schools not coping with special needs. Sometimes schools with good reputations for sn aren't right for your child. Check out their attitude and whether the are keen to work with you and your child. Do they want your child? I wouldn't want to send my child to a school that they weren't,t wanted however many awards they have. Get a doctors letter to support why this school isx the only suitable one if it is and you don't have a statement

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cantheyseeme · 13/11/2013 16:42

they arent ofsted outstanding and ive not heard much about them, we chose this place because they soound perfect for dd's needs, i dont know the first thing about statementing

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MirandaWest · 13/11/2013 16:46

2 choices sounds a very small amount. Which LEA are you in?

Unfortunately that is how the system works. If you look online for your LEA you will be able to find out under what category the last person was admitted to the school last year which should help to give you an idea of the likelihood of your DD getting in there next year.

Bramshott · 13/11/2013 16:48

Do you own your house, or rent? If you rent, is there any chance you could move closer to the school that's ideal for your DD?

AuntieStella · 13/11/2013 16:49

Do it have a criterion for exceptional social/medical need?

mary21 · 13/11/2013 16:52

If you child has special needs and is going to need a lot of help at school a statement is a legal agreement saying what needs to be provided. If the school you want is named as the school on the statement then that is the school. The admissions process is separate from the standard one. If her ASD is mild then she might not require that level of class room support and will be supported on action or action plus. These are not legally binding. Many but not all children on the autistic spectrum do need statements. If you are in Scotland it is different.
What level of support does she have at nursery. What do they think she will need at school

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cantheyseeme · 13/11/2013 16:57

Ty for all replies, im just makng dinner and what not, il come back later and explain a little, many thanks!

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prh47bridge · 13/11/2013 17:16

Are you in England? From the fact you can only name 2 choices I suspect you are not. If you are the LA is breaking the Admissions Code as they must allow you to name at least 3 preferences.

tethersend · 13/11/2013 18:23

If there is a social/medical need criterion and your DD has been seen by a professional who shares your view that she should attend a certain school, and will put it in writing, then you can apply under this category.

It can be a doctor, psychologist, social worker or any other involved professional(s)- even a SENCo or teacher; but their report must state that they believe that the child must attend a certain school and why, rather than stating that you believe it IYSWIM.

Of course, every LA is different and many do not even have this criterion, so check their admissions guidance carefully.

tiggytape · 13/11/2013 19:09

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ChristmasCareeristBitchNigel · 15/11/2013 15:13

SE/medical needs take priority over everything else in my LEA in the event of oversubscription. It is pretty certain here that if you said "I want diagnosed ASD DD to go to XXX school" you would get it.
Is the school regularly oversubscribed ? If so you need to look at the school's admission criteria in the event of oversubscription and I am certain you will find that your DD would take priority.

Why don't you speak to the LEA ?

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