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support thread for the going to be starting school or at school thread lol

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bubblagirl · 05/06/2009 19:15

thought maybe as there is a pre school thread maybe we could have a going to be starting school or at school thread all welcome really

but we are waiting for our re written proposed statement to turn up tomorrow hoping all is going to be as we need it this time

im really nervous and anxious about him starting school bubblaboy my 4 yr old with HFA for all who may not know me

he had induction today but his sound sensitivity was played up with singing time so may have to ask if he can sit outside of the group with support when he starts and introduced to it gradually as at the moment he dont like big school dont want to go and doesn't like the singing so would hate for that to be what ruins his joy of going to school every day

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Phoenix4725 · 16/08/2009 19:49

yeah they go back on the 3rd here ds goes in for 2 hrs then there of on the 4th and on the monday they do week of 9-12 nextweek 9-1 then thats it they are in am so nervours

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bubblagirl · 16/08/2009 20:22

oh dont ds does 2 days 9-12 and the straight in full time i really hope he will be ok oh as your ds starts before mine i'll still be on holiday i really hope all goes well be sure to let me know i'll try and get on line when away or if i give you my mob number then you can text me let me know how he gets on bless him

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Shells · 16/08/2009 20:23

I'm going to be thinking of you all.

DS is 4 weeks in now and going ok. We've got our first IEP meeting this week (is that what you call them? - individual education plan) so I'll be interested to see what they say.

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bubblagirl · 16/08/2009 20:27

yes that right shells wow 4 weeks already that gone quick but glad to hear his ok so far thats very reassuring and wonderful for you and him that his settled so well

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glitteryb6 · 16/08/2009 21:13

ds starts school tomorrow eek!

we are in Scotland so its straight into P1 and as its a SN school its full days straight away.

my hall is full of bags... school bag, gym bag, swimming bag, bag full of syringes for tube feeds, bag of nappies, bag of various medications.

his uniform is all laid out and he's just off to sleep, will post tomorrow how he gets on!

brokenspacebar · 16/08/2009 21:28

I hope it goes well glitteryb6!

My ds starts on Tuesday, I am feeling pretty nervous about it.

Shells · 17/08/2009 02:32

Ooooo good luck you two and for your DSs. Its so nerve racking isn't it. How are they both feeling about it?

Phoenix4725 · 17/08/2009 05:50

good Luck Glittery just think be able go back to bed

Glad its going well shells

Poor ds has no idear me thinks have talked about it and got pictures to show him, but he has not even met his 1-1 yet so will be having to stay with him while she learns his quirks and his own form of makton shes never worked as ata for a child with learning diffculties was ta for a child in wheelchair last yea rbut Ds is so full on

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bubblagirl · 17/08/2009 08:34

good luck glitterboy and to your ds brokenspacebar very nerve wrecking but im sure they will do just fine big high fives to them i know they will do great

phoenix im sure your ds will be just fine you will be ther eto start with to get right support its just a shame the support isnt already there from the get go for his needs but im sure it wont take long to get used to his way of things you dont the personal passport didnt you?

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Phoenix4725 · 17/08/2009 08:43

yes have done one but think its more the way he hadnles te makton and learning to read his gestures and body laungage knowing when hes reache dpoint where he needs to sit before he starts falling over all the little things i learnt in last 4 years

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bubblagirl · 17/08/2009 08:56

yes i know what you mean just being able to spot when and how he needs something done at that point

we had home visit from school before the holidays and they took some notes and i explained he'll do this and this when he cant do this blah blah and they noted it all down so hopefully they can spot the signs im sure they'll do just fine like anybody it takes time to get to know someone and its all done by learning about them

so you will be there and your the best teacher the little things they'll pick up along the way

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glitteryb6 · 17/08/2009 11:22

well thats him away!
i followed the taxi in as i had some forms to fill in so i went in with him, he seemed fine but he cried when i said that the escort would be there to pick him up at 3 and i would be waiting for him at home.
felt rubbish as it was always me that picked him up from nursery but i suppose he has to get used to it eh?
the ladies were all making a fuss of him and i saw him as i was leaving getting wheeled about by the head teacher and the TA, showing him round all the different rooms and he seemed quite happy

Phoenix4725 · 17/08/2009 11:31

Im sure he will get used to it, just wanted to mae sure you missed him and felt guilty lol bet hes havng a ball really

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bubblagirl · 17/08/2009 11:43

oh well done to glitterboy its his first day so bound to feel anxious by the end of the day he'll be loving it just us parents that will take longer lol

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brokenspacebar · 17/08/2009 14:46

aww Glitter, hope he had a good day.

Shells, I have been gently reminding ds he starts school, we have a letter with a photo of his teacher, he has been slightly resistant, but has finally come round, though he doesn't really comprehend it all. We had to pick up school uniform today, and he saw his nursery 1 to 1 and his nursery teacher, he really loved his 1 to 1, she was with him for nearly two years but she won't be his 1 to 1 now. He was okay with them, I have tried not to mention them much, just focus on him getting a new teacher and being in school, in primary 1... deep breaths.

Shells · 17/08/2009 22:42

The school did a social story for DS. It was very nicely done.
Here is my new school.
Here is my teacher.
This is where we sit on the mat.
This is where we have our lunch.

Etc. With lots of photos. It was a good idea. DS hated it and would just toss it on the ground. Oh well.

I think actually he might like it better now if it had pictures of him in it.

brokenspacebar · 18/08/2009 10:17

Well my ds is at school, he seemed happy, wanted me to go in, but I didn't say I wasn't. I went in the door with him, his new 1 to 1 support introduced herself, she was in my dd's class last year, so dd knows her and she seems nice.

I feel like a rabbit in the headlights, not sure what to do with myself, 2hrs until I pick him up.

I said hello to a mum in the playground and then a woman started warning me about another child who is starting today, strange! Like I am not nervous enough without hearing someone rambling about a 5 yr old being a trouble maker, who swears constantly - supposedly!

glitteryb6 · 18/08/2009 10:52

that was helpful eh?
is it just a few days at 2 hours then mornings till september weekend?

when ds came home yesterday i asked him if he'd had a good day and he said yes, asked him if he was going back today and he said no!

brokenspacebar · 18/08/2009 10:59

aww glittery that is what I expect my ds will say - maybe I won't say anything about tomorrow?!

8.55 -12.15 until August 31st, then until 2.45p.m from then. I cannot believe how anxious I feel about it all, break time that worries me, even though I know he will be looked after and my dd is so excited about him being at school, she is doing this whole dramatic mother hen act around him just now - thankfully he doesn't take too much notice of her and he will love seeing her at play time.

glitteryb6 · 18/08/2009 11:06

we're totally in at the deep end with full days straight away but at least he knows what he's in for

its great that your ds has his sister there to keep an eye on him, she'll let you know if theres any trouble

Phoenix4725 · 18/08/2009 20:03

hows today gone ?

glitteryb6 · 18/08/2009 20:44

ds was all happy this morning, didnt cry and when he came home said he had a good day! tomorrow the taxi driver is bringing his sons dvd player and Disney Cars dvd for ds to watch in the taxi....they'll never get him out!

Phoenix4725 · 18/08/2009 20:51

lol sound slike hes getting them well trained

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bubblagirl · 19/08/2009 08:42

lol life of luxury chauffeur driven with movie lol school will become a great thing then lol im glad his happy with going seems so strange to hear so many have started already next will be little phoenix then bubblaboy i think were last to go i'm going to be so nervous well kind of

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tiredmummyoftwo · 19/08/2009 10:12

DS starts on the 6th, we just ordered the uniform, it's all happening. I don't know why but I feel alright this time round although both DH and I had weeks of sleepless night when he started nursery. He settled so well at the nursery (only cried couple of days), I feel more confident this time. We also achieved another milestone re haircutting. DH yesterday told DS that he was going to give him a haircut and he was to sit still on the chair whilst that take place. So DS did, not a single attempt to stop it, only towards the end when hairs fell on his face and he said all finished. We had four years of messy hair cuts as it was done always in his sleep.

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