another rant....

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and disappointment from me.

DD has definite ASD traits, (CAMHS have said most likely Aspergers and mentioned Dyspraxia too) is wetting herself in school, sometimes she can go off and change, sometimes she doesn't. She gets panicky about wetting herself and spins and sings whilst taking her clothes down. (Amongst other things)

I went to pick her up at the normal time yesterday, and the 1st thing she said was 'i'm wet, i need to change' so since DH was with us, he went to help her and I hung back as i noticed she had a supply teacher...

Apparently her usual teacher 'had to leave early' so they had drafted in a teacher from KS2 to help out (DD is in Reception) I asked her if she was aware that DD is having assessments carried out, and she shook her head and said 'oh no, you've got nothing to worry about with DD, she's lovely. no problems at all'

THAT'LL BE WHY SHE HAS SAT IN URINE SOAKED CLOTHES ALL DAY AGAIN THEN!!!!!

I know this is small in the grand scheme of SN and schools, but my funny, talented, excitable, dramatic, eager to learn deserves better than this.

Sorry for ranting - I'm waiting for a call from the local SNiPs team to get support while i'm writing this...

There should be no excuses for any child to be left wet. I assume from your post that she has her own clothes to change into, so its not as if they could even say that they couldn't find anything to fit and were just about to call you
All it seems to have achieved is making your DD just that little bit different from the rest of the class

There is no excuse to leave any child wet regardless of circumstances. Just thoughtless action to leave a child uncomfortable. No wonder you are upset about it.

It doesnt matter if she has had a different teacher. It is up to the school to keep her helpers informed of what is required. :(

Thanks both for your replies, I'm counting the days until the end of term, i really am.

DD always has at least 2 changes of clothes with her, every day.
I got the phone call i was waiting for, and the parent support network have advised to call a meeting at school, as soon as we get the Paed appt through and that they will be our support there.

Something seems to be amiss with our experiences so far, DD's school has a great reputation for inclusion, they have a children's centre attached on site and are very geared for parent participation.

I think it stems back to me not attending the epipen training that they organised when she 1st started. The school nurse was meant to invite me along, it wasn't just a training session about administration (as she let me believe) it was a whole protocol and 'getting to know you' session. I found out when DDs class teacher was really off with me about it. I have apologised for not going, explained that i wasn't fully aware of what it was about.

They think i'm a twat - if only i could turn back the clock.