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What are my rights?

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Heidi06 · 27/10/2018 22:31

My 12 year old son has been bullied mercilessly since he began high school and I have taken the very difficult decision to move him to a private school which is much more suitable to his needs. I've even had to use my inheritance to pay for it. It's a decision I didnt take lightly but I know I'm doing the right thing for him, his confidence and his education. My problem is his father has taken the view that he should front it out and maybe that were true if it was one bully but it was coming from all angles and being low on the aspergers spectrum he just couldn't handle it. I havent asked him for any money towards it, I don't want it, but I'm worried now because his father has to sign the forms for him to go there and I was wondering if anyone knew my options if he refuses. I'm just a mum trying to do the best for my child.

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Studyinghell · 27/10/2018 22:37

Don’t know about the rights regarding his dad, but you/he have got rights at school, have you tired everything at school? Meetings with governors and ur MP

prh47bridge · 28/10/2018 08:00

If your son's father has PR he has the right to a say in your son's education. If you can't agree you can apply for a Specific Issue Order to resolve the matter or he could apply for a Prohibited Steps Order to stop the move. If it ends up in court they would be concerned about your son's best interests.

If your son's father does not have PR you can ignore his views. He can still try to stop the move with a Prohibited Steps Order but he has no automatic right to a say in the matter.

BubblesBuddy · 28/10/2018 08:58

Regarding the forms, if you are divorced you need to explain that to the school. If you are paying, and his other parent will never be asked for fees, I would explain that too. You won’t be the first or the last in this position. It’s best to be honest with the school and they will need to know your marital and financial position.

Obviously the legal position is that from
Pp above, but you asked about the school and I think honesty is best.

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