Was just wondering....I know alot of SN childrens mums and dads are for mainstream now but was wondering how many out of our small section have chose special? Pro's and Cons sort of thing.
We were told before we moved to Kent that there were no suitable special schools for dd and there was only mainstream. But it turns out because of her statement she would qualify for the special school a drive away (transport provided) We have looked round and decided on this. She will get more specialist help there and will be slowly integrated into mainstream with a view that she will always have the special school input (does this make sense?)
We were told if we decided on mainstream she would get limited support and would most probably be ignored alot of the time as she is so well behaved. This was by education professionals who admit the special school placement is alot more expensive than a mainstream setting.
We want her to go to this special school but I feel a bit disappointed that I am not trying to push her into mainstream. This makes no sense I know, but I somehow feel like I may be holding her back even though she will get more help/support in special school.
Just wondered what other peoples views were? Theoretically she wouldnt have been offered a place here because she is 'scoring' too high on the P scale (and according to it she hasnt got learning difficulties???!!!which I find odd) but because of her statement it HAS to be provided. tell me I am lucky and to stop worrying and it sounds ideal or maybe not!