Hi the ASD unit attached to a mainstream school that we put as our preference for ASD DS has said that it cannot offer him a place for this september. They have set out there reasons (say he would not integrate with mainstream, they have no facilities to change his pants etc - and it has no vacancies).Wish they could have told us this before Christmas when we visited but anyway. This unit is the only ASD unit in my borough. The other provision that has been recommended to us by both our sons SENCO and his Speech and Language therapist is out of borough and independent - about 7 miles away from us in Cobham. The LEA wants me to name another school before the next panel meeting next wednesday so I do not have much time. What I would like to know is the LEA covering letter with the draft statement said I could:
"Make representations for an independent school giving your reason for such a placement."
What has anyone said in relation to an indepdent out of borough school in their representations. Do I say that the in borough maintained school has no vacancy and says its not suitable, do I mention his SENCO and SLT's view. What else? I am finding this all rather stressful. Apparently my LEA has funded for this school before from people in my borough due to a lack of places in borough.
Any comments/views appreciated.
Richmond