Individual school consequences

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Trying to keep this vague, but I'm basically wondering about school handing out consequences to my child which aren't part of the written behaviour policy.

Basically, my child has an undiagnosed SEN (diagnosis is in progress but taking time). School are struggling with his behaviour. I've suggested adaptions, school ignoring that and continuing to pretend there isn't a problem all while dishing out consequences. I'm continuing to meet with them to get this sorted out. That's the background

Recently school have discovered my child hates the isolation room (obviously 🙄). They're now suggesting that he has a whole day in the isolation room instead of what would normally be a 1 hr after school detention. I've argued that this isn't fair. It's not an equivalent punishment and it means he misses more teaching time - he's currently only in lessons about 50% of the time anyway. They sent me another email today to say that's what they're doing. Can they do this? Can they enforce a whole day in the isolation room when all other children receiving the same punishment would just get an hour after school? It just doesn't seem fair at all.

Schools can have individual behaviour policies, but in this case the school sound like they are discriminating against DS. Unless, of course, you have previously said DS can’t do after school detentions then it may be reasonable - schools often do use time in isolation in place of after school detentions when they aren’t suitable.

Does DS have an EHCP? What support are they currently providing?

No I haven't said he can't do them at all. I've no problem with him doing the consequences, they've just decided because he doesn't like the isolation room that will miraculously cure his behaviour. He doesn't have an ehcp yet, I'm waiting for a SAR from school then I'm going to apply.

They could be traumatising your child they need to work with you .if a space is needed to calm down it should be just that and return when calm .a whole day in isolation is a punishment not a consequence
I would complain to school governors and refuse to allow it. Get a copy of the behaviour support plan they should have one if there are on Going issues
I would start now applying for EHcp as it all takes time

Is there a Sen team in your council you could contact. I would email saying you feel this would be detrimental to dc mental health and well being and you do not give permission. You could cc in any relevant professionals or school governors? I'd also ask if your child is having regular sensory breaks to help manage behaviour.