DS (ASD) has got a place at an ASD independent school out of borough which is the only one that can meet his needs and this is our parental preference.
Panel decided he should be statemented but remain at the same MS school and has awarded the highest provision that the borough offers to top up the funds he gets from the central SEN budget.
Considering they are offering the highest provision which at present doesnt mean anything until I see how they plan to spend it/what they propose in the draft statement do I have much grounds to appeal? School also supports my fear that even with extra provision his needs cannot be met due to environment and specialist support he needs which cannot be provided for in MS.
LEA wants a meeting with MS school, LEA, parents, EP and ASD outreach asap and urge me to get DS back to school with the additional provision they proposed pending the outcome of my request for a place at an indi school.
Anyone on here that has been in similar situation where school and parents know provision will fail but LEA still recommends the school?
I really need someone to come with me to that meeting and need to start calling solicitors, cant find that thread where people were recommending either advocacy and mediation or various legal reps.
Thanks for your help!