We have a bright but bored autistic Year 4 child at our local school. She can be anxious and struggles socially sometimes but is managing well with private therapy. We've had a few disappointing issues with her school as she's vulnerable in the playground. She's keen to move but we are unsure where to move her to, and whether mid year or Year 5 September start is better.
Ideally we're looking for a nurturing, academically challenging but not pushy school which provides a good all round education - ie isn't overly academically focused (does this exist?!). We're open minded about state versus private, and haven't yet worked out what we'll do for secondary.
John Ball, All Saints, Colfe's, St Dunstan's and BHS are all quite different but have places. I've looked round all but not recently, will look again. Interested in experience of how these schools manage behaviour, SEN (esp. anxiety/social communication issues) and KS2 move (worried she'll find it hard to make friends). She has a younger sibling. Thanks for your help.