My child is due to start school in September, currently they're likely going to our local state primary.
I realise it's a long way off but, from what I gather, it's when children start mainstream secondary school when challenges tend to arise. I realise it's not 'one size fits all', I am new to all of this and I currently do not know what my childs needs are.
I do not have a crystal ball but, I imagine my child would not have high enough needs for a specialist provision but they will need adjustments.
Financially we could probably just about afford private, it would be a squeeze.
I am concerned that if their needs increase as they get older that private school will not be able to continue to meet them - if not then we will be left in a difficult situation.
Currently I'm thinking go to state, see how things go, then if needed the private school is there. To be clear, the only benefit I currently see with private school is small class numbers and a small school in terms of overall numbers of students when thinking of secondary, all if which I know would be a benefit.
If anyone has any thoughts or experiences or other considerations they're able to share I would really appreciate it, thanks
(Reposting to educational>SEN as I think this is probably the right topic group)
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nightlighton · 07/03/2024 19:29
nightlighton · 18/03/2024 20:02
@Worriedmotheroftwo would you mind sharing an indication of extra fees? What type of things do they charge for? (Only if you're comfortable sharing).
The school we are looking at isn't a specialist independent, just a mainstream(?) independent school. Classes average 14. They're going to call to discuss SEN, I don't imagine they have a vast number of SEN children but they do have some. There are common entrance exams for entering year 8 that begin in year 6.
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