Moving Schools?

[NotChained]

Looking for some advice DC is in Primary School on the waiting list for ADHD and possibly autism. We moved Schools a few years back due to moving towns.

DC seemed to settle in well but really struggles with relationships at School. I've had meetings with the School and they say DC is doing fine. DC has asked a few times now to go back to their old School or to move to a new School.

I'm not sure whether to take this seriously or not because DC takes everything to heart and if someone says something it can be the end of the world for them. I'm not sure if a move would make things any better or not.

However I do feel I've had multiple meetings at School and everything keeps getting brushed off. I've asked if we need a EHCP and have been told no.

I feel I've had to fight to get anything done and I'm not informed of any progress or anything going on. I'm not sure if this is just normal in Schools though, DC last School was fab.

Before moving schools, I would think carefully about whether you would be jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. There is no guarantee another school would be any better. The previous school and people in the school won’t be how DC remembers them. Plus, you need to consider the transition to secondary. Is DC unlikely to get into the school the pupils at the old school will attend?

Speak to the SENCO again. They need to be providing support. If you think an EHCP is needed, don’t let the school put you off. You can make the request yourself. On their website, IPSEA has a model letter you can use.

@EndlessLight I guess the sticking point for me is at the old school DC never once asked to move or leave, but has multiple times at this School.

The School is not providing support even in day to day things that DC is struggling with, they say all the words but don't do any actions. I'm not kept up to date on any progress or anything at the School I.e they were on a programme and I never once had an update.

I'm also very aware moving however may not resolve the issue, but this coupled with the fact the School keeps telling me everything is OK when I feel it isn't. To which I've had quite a few meetings with no improvement.

This then leads to massive drama that seeps into home life.