Hello I don't normally post on here but I am so confused about statements. I understand you need a statement if the school can't meet your child's needs, but how do you know if they haven't started school yet?? My little girl will be starting school in September she will just be four so one of the youngest. She has had epilepsy since 6 months and on average has a seizure a month, we get high rate dla as she needs watching at all times. Developmentally she confuses me, some days she is very sociable and talks lots but mainly echolailia and lots of repetitive topics, some days her language is awful. She can answer simple questions but struggles with more complex language and can't express her needs or tell me she needs the toilet so still in nappies. We had ed psych appt this week who just said yes she is delayed but didn't provide any more info. Speech therapy say she can talk so not that interested in the fact it is echolailia! I want to get a statement for her, mainly for support at lunch time and breaks as it terrifies me that she can't communicate her needs and needs to be watched at all times. How do I prove the school can't meet her needs if she hasn't even started yet?? Sorry for rant, the thought of sending her in with no support is giving me sleepless nights! Xx