Don't really know the point of this thread (sorry) but I think I just want it written down to make it clear to me!
We are (most probably) taking our DS out to HE.Background-moved to new area at Easter,he started a new m/s primary in March and is now in yr 2.He has ASD.
Reasons for taking him out:
He hates going to school-says he hates assemblies,music,drawing,the noise,too many children.He has made no proper friends although he has does play with one girl at playtime.
The SENCO is a liar. Has promised me SALT, individualised timetable,individual targets,twisted the truth umpteen times. I have emailed the school and arranged a meeting to discuss his targets (was cancelled-no one has got back to me to rearrange this or replied to my emails).
DS has a provision map which is completely generic and does not specify anything.As said,was promised social and independent targets (I.e. To improve independent skills like getting his own bags rather than the TA 'throwing'them at him at the end of the day.
Have also been told(after a lot of questioning) that 1-1 works with the group as well as DS in the name of inclusion. I know that in order to remain engaged he needs 1-1 constantly.I have repeatedly asked for them to do social games/activities where he gets to know children in his class in a less intimidating environment and actually get to know their names.1-1' response was x went over to work with him but DS didn't want to.Not quite what I meant.
Having statement amended at the moment but they said at AR would not quantify or specify and tbh we do not have the money to go to tribunal for the teachers then to take no notice of a legal document.I would rather put my energies into DS directly.
Reasons to make me wobble:
I actually find it terrifying that I may be responsible if he 'fails'-obviously the reason for taking him out though is so he does not do this!!!
I have asked him about HE and he says he wants to 'play at home' rather than my suggestion of 'learning from home'.i am going to use his interests as much as possible but some things like reading (have purchased the mimio scheme) I want to do everyday and I have a feeling he may resist!
Although he is unhappy going in I am constantly being told that he is 'doing fine' (?) does his work and seems generally happy once he is there.
Back to reasons for taking him out-as mentioned he hasn't made any proper friends yet but have already been invited to 3 strangers houses in the HE community.Luckily in our area,there is a big HE community.
So no targets -not important as he is 'doing fine''! I'm sure they wouldn't accept that for academic subjects rather than having levels-'oh,he's doing fine in maths'-don't know where he is at or where he's going but he's doing fine'! Hmmm
Now I really am rambling and could carry on for ages more-but won't!!! Am I being silly? Obviously I know my own son best.only problem my daughter goes to the nursery there and is really enjoying it so will still have to go there.
Also.if it doesn't work out,can always find a different school.
Right,that's enough now!