We have aranged a private ed psych assessment for nearly 7 yo Year 2 DS, as his school has suggested that he may have dyslexia. This came as a complete shock to us, as there is no history of it in the family.The more that I have thought of it though, I see dyslexic traits in him, and I also see signs of dyspraxia and dyscalculia, but I am trying my hardest to keep an open mind.
The local branch of the BDA gave us a list of childrens ed psychs who were known to them, and we have arranged for the assessment to be done next week. The ed psych herself was a little reticent to do the assessment due to his age, but school were pushing for it as the felt that not having one was holding him back, and that they wanted to use the recommendations and analysis to know how they could help him best.
From our perspective as parents, we think that having the report and recommendations will allow the school to come up with a plan (a month or so?), we will give them time to implement that plan (a term?), and then, in time, we can decide whether we are happy with this, or whether we need to look for another school for DS. He might then move schools to start Year 3.
DS is very, very happy at school, and we would be reluctant to move him. Ideally, we want to work with the school, and for them to put whatever he needs in place. But his school in very small (80 odd children) and very, very traditional. I am not sure whether they have the resources to help him long term (if indeed he is diagnosed as having SEN).
I am completely clueless as to SEN, and how they are dealt with in pivate schools. I see lots of references to local authorities on here, and applying for extra funding and statements and EHCs and I have no idea what to do for my DS as he is in a private school.
Does our plan of action sound reasonable to you with experience of children with SEN? Is there anything more I should be doing please?