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Here you'll find advice from parents and teachers on special needs education.

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More House School Frensham

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OTWBsmum · 29/06/2017 00:17

Hi everyone, I'm looking for feedback on MHS from current parents, particularly parents of boys on the autism spectrum. I sent my DS's paperwork to Admissions a couple of days ago, with a view to starting in year 7 (Sept '18). My lovely little man has high functioning ASD with no behavioural problems but the usual social skills issues, literal understanding of language and quirky interests/obsessions. He's bright, kind and musical. Any info on how the school is working out for your boys would be appreciated greatly!! Thank you Smile

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Tainbri · 29/06/2017 07:54

Try searching the Sen board under education as I think there've been a few recent threads. Ive heard it's got a good reputation but haven't any first hand experience.

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OTWBsmum · 29/06/2017 11:35

Thank you! New to all of this stuff. Smile

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Newportgirl · 11/07/2017 23:04

My son has been at MH for 7 years, since year 5. He has just completed his GCSEs and is moving into 6th form. He has a ASD diagnosis and ADHD inattentive diagnosis. I have to say that the school is fabulous. I read other comments from militant Sen parents; we have all fought for our boys. The school will bend over backwards to support the boys in their individual needs; end of. They don't like parents in all of the time and most parents hate that, because they have had to fight for their boys for so long. Taking a step back and letting them take over is very difficult. If you accept that, the school is super. My son is taking his grade 7 drums this week and the music department are just great. They tour yearly and there are many bands for different musical tastes. Academically the boys are challenged; my son took his maths gcse early, at Christmas and got an A grade.the Ldc support is relevant and helpful; the boys spend time learning how to be with others and role play to determine reactions in social situations. My son asked for a session on what to do in a first date; involves a rose, cinema and opening the door! Don't ever worry about the academic standards; you just have to accept that MH do things their own ways and the boys will jump on board from the start. Hope this is some help.

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OTWBsmum · 21/02/2018 14:26

I am so sorry, I've only just seen your reply. Thank you so much. My boy loved his taster day and is starting at MH in Sept. I am beyond thrilled!

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