Child has gone up a class and is sitting on their own.

[Autumn64]

I have a junior aged child who has just gone up a class and is now being sat on their own through the day during lessons.
Last year they were sat in normal groups with the rest of the class
They have an ADHD and autism diagnosis.
The child dose have concentration problems but I’m not particularly happy with them being sat on their own as it will not help their confidence and social skills. Plus I feel it’s making their anxiety worse.

Have you discussed it with the class teacher and SENCO?

Not yet will do this week. Just wondering really if this is a common thing

Is DC just sat alone or at a workstation? This is often recommended by an advisory teacher or SENCO.
A well set up workstation can really help with concentration and organisation skills. If done well they are personalised with everything needed to hand. This would include visuals, including a timetable, timer, positive reward system, fidgets, busy box or favoured activities for when directed learning is completed.
I’ve seen many children who happily showed me an individual workstation. It’s not a punishment.
There should be other opportunities for developing social skills and interacting with others throughout the day.

I can understand why you’re not comfortable with it, especially if you feel it’s affecting their anxiety and confidence. Sitting separately might help with concentration, but there should hopefully be a balance where they can still feel included and have opportunities to socialise with their classmates.

It’s not uncommon. Before making a judgement, I think you need more information.

Sometimes it is done for the right reasons, is in the child’s best interests, and can work brilliantly. Other times it is done even if it isn’t in the child’s best interests. Sometimes schools do it even if situations where they shouldn’t.