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BrittaPerry · 21/02/2013 16:47

Dd1 is nearly six, and has been HE since Autumn. We are moving house and so having a look at the school that will be at the end of our street, even if it is just to try. Dd2 is three and would start school nursery in Sept, so DD1 could maybe start year two at the same time.

I'm going to ask to look round before we start making decisions, but what do I need to be asking?

DD1 is essentially a geek - we suspect she may have SN, possibly Aspergers, but we obviously have completely personalised learning at home so it isn't an issue academically, and we have been working on social stuff in small groups so she isnt overwhelmed and she is coming on leaps and bounds.

She is very clever, or at least I think she is, and people remark on it - she is working around two years ahead in most things, and more in some areas. She has a very literal view of the world and gets very stressed if things aren't 'right'. Her social skills are pretty lacking, but she gets by in small groups. She also wets herself most days. So labels aren't as important as what her own issues are.

What o I need o be asking to see if the school would be better than HE for her?

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BrittaPerry · 21/02/2013 16:48

Cross posted from primary education, btw, someone said people over here might have tips for me.

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MrsMushroom · 21/02/2013 16:58

My DD is also a geek...no DX but I sometimes suspect HFA. She's literal, bright and articulate...slightly obsessive about her interests and very sensitive physically....also shy.

however...she's fine in school. She adores Brownies and has regular playdates and friends at school.

Re the wetting...have you seen the GP?

Ineedmorepatience · 21/02/2013 17:26

In the right school my quirky, bright 10yr old Dd is doing reasonably well, when her needs are met she makes good progress and enjoys school. When things go wrong its not so good but there is great support from the management team to help sort things out.

I definitely wouldnt rush into a decision, I would go and look round, meet the HT and SENCO and then take it from there.

Good luckSmile

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