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Enforcement of Statement - Could scream if I wasn't so upset

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yomellamoHelly · 10/12/2010 13:10

So ds has had revised Final Statement since 4th November. He's in a special school, but still don't have the staff to put it in place. Everyone said it would take time to sort out as PT, OT and SALT have to be bought in and 1:1 appointed. Fair enough.

Two weeks in started asking when .... ?

Ds then off for two weeks with flu.

Got letter in today's second post attaching a copy of a letter from the head of therapy at ds's school basically saying the statement is a result of a series of private therapists who have a financial interest in ds receiving therapy. (They don't were all independent. Have other private therapists who ds has seen since 18 months. Now almost 4.) Letter says he's getting plenty of therapy as part of his day as he requires. (Is bullshit.)

Letter asks for our views on this.

Gut feeling is this is nonsense and they should be fulfilling the statement.

Anyone else got a view. Have a feeling will be stressing over this all weekend.

Felt like a massive weight had gone when statement was agreed. (Took 14 months of crappiness.) Can't believe we're on round two. :(

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StarlightMcKenzie · 10/12/2010 13:17

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bigcar · 10/12/2010 13:20

they should be fulfilling the statement, it's a legally binding document, that would be my response. The LEA have decided this is what your ds needs, they do not have a choice. Sounds like they are trying to pull a fast one. I'd make sure the LEA case worker knows what is happening too, just make sure if you have a review coming up that they don't try to cut provision.

intothewest · 10/12/2010 15:49

Just to agree-If the provision is in the statement,it has to be delivered -end of

yomellamoHelly · 14/12/2010 13:45

Thanks for your responses everybody.

Panel meeting today where LEA are deciding what to do with this. Assertion that Final Statement is legally binding not doing it. They need to agree over this letter to move forwards.

Keep checking email / answer phone, but nothing yet. Is driving me mad.

Thinking will start pestering once school run done.

In meantime our expert witnesses and private therapists all responding to views expressed in this letter.

Gut is saying lawyer will have lots more work to do.

Happy Christmas eh!

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yomellamoHelly · 14/12/2010 17:11

OMG. We won! School instructing our private therapists to deliver statement provision. School will hate hate hate me. Woohoo!

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yomellamoHelly · 14/12/2010 17:12

...... and breathe......

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bigcar · 14/12/2010 17:14

fantastic Xmas Smile

genieinabottle · 14/12/2010 17:18

Xmas Grin well done!!!

jiggles01 · 14/12/2010 17:44

fabulous news !!!

pinkorkid · 14/12/2010 17:54

great news - well done!

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