My dd is in year 2. The school have been trying to put various things into place that would help her but at a recent meeting they told me they don't think she is making any progress and needs a special school provision.
I am not sure what I think about this. When she was assessed by the Ed Psych her cognitive ability was said to be average but she has big problems with executive functioning. She an articulate little girl and has no problem making and keeping friends, but there is definitely something 'different' about her and she struggles to concentrate.
The school's position is that she doesn't make progress unless a TA takes her out and works with her 1:1 and that, as such it's not an inclusive environment. However, certain people are nudging me and saying that the school always tries to manage out children with SEN because they pull their SATs scores down and that none of them ever last there very long (I think there is evidence to suggest that this is true).
Meanwhile, dd's paediatrician has recommended medication for the ADHD so we have yet to see if that will work.
Has anyone got any advice about this? I do wonder whether a special school would provide the social stimulation that she will need.