We received a letter today from the LEA stating that they have recieved confirmation that J does not have a physical problem which is preventing him from going to school therefore he will not receive the Link Education we had been promised. They also confirmed that the GP had mentioned that we were concerned about J's psychological state and felt that the mainstream school was the root of J's psychological difficulties....however the LEA believe that J's education can be provided by a mainstream school, even though we have been granted a special school placement. The letter went on asking me to respond by return of post clarifying what course of action we would be following to provide J with an education before he starts special school in Sept.....they need this so they can start actioning proceedings!!!!!
After a very lengthy chat with a friend I contacted the LEA and told them J was not and has never been suffering from any physical difficulty which prevented him from attending school....he has psychological damage caused by an inappropriate school placement....my 8 year old son wanted to kill himself because no one at his school understood him....he was the butt of many jokes, had been physically assaulted, abused by pupils and staff, his needs had not been met in his ms school.
LEA are now reconsidering their decission as to whether they should reassess for Link Ed.
Whilst on the phone I asked about J starting at the special school full time asap.....was told that due to lack of funding, rescources etc this was not and would not be possible.
This afternoon I took J to his special school for his first afternoon induction....he was so excited. When we got there he was greeted by 3 boys in his class whom he already knows....they were so glad to see him and he them. He settled very quickly and I left him for an hour whilst I went and spoke with his class teacher.
When we got back to class J was so happy...he was drawing and chattering away....he looked so content.
Class teacher said he can go back tomorrow afternoon..1-3.. and then every Friday afternoon from after half term. She then said if J settles quickly into class then she would be prepared to accept him full time before Sept.
OK so is the wool being pulled over my eyes????
The LEA have said NOT to him going full time....BUT class teacher has said its her decission......
J is entitled to an education.....sod the issues surrounding funding....thats the LEA's problem not mine....J should be in school NOW.
Just think if the LEA decide to take action against us for refusing to send him to school, it will cost them thousands....more than it would cost to fund him from now til July!!!!!
Just so bloody confused and angry!!!!!