Hello everyone
My LO is 2.5. They attend a preschool which is run by a local charity. They are term time and only 9-3pm.
Recently they’ve said they think I should call SEN team for advise as they would like to refer to SEN for additional support for LO.
Their reasons are:
- LO sometimes flaps hands (never as communication, usually contextual eg excitement)
- LO didn’t want to touch shaving foam and maybe they are sensitive to certain textures. We did the activity at home and LO loved it.
- LO is ‘a little behind’ eg - can’t yet use scissors. I told them we haven’t introduced scissors at home yet.
- unable to play unless prompted and will sometimes play on the periphery (plays really well and independently at home)
My LO is an an engaging chatter box and although has a few quirks I don’t see that SEN involvement is required.
I called the SEN advice line and the lady I spoke with also didn’t think LO would meet the threshold and felt that preschool might be over cautious.
Can anyone explain this process to me? I feel like they’re trying to force me to consent to a referral (I know they can’t ) when I don’t see that level of concern myself as the child’s parent.
The preschool said they’d like someone to come in to observe little one and offer them support.
Ive told them o feel like I’m missing something bc I don’t understand why that’s necessary based on what they’ve told me.
2 year check was done just in September and no concerns from health visitor. I’ve Lao spoke to GP, no concerns from GP.
Obviously if I felt it would benefit LO I’d agree to a referral but I genuinely feel like there’s some pressure to do something that is not a necessity and I don’t get it.
Anyone experienced / knowledgeable in this field , please chime in so I can gain more of a 360 view. Thank you