Worrying about future

[plinkyblonk]

Not sure this is the right topic to place this so apologies of not.

My DD os 7 and has mild CP. It affect her walking mostly. She can walk independently although her gait isn't great, currently uses a walker at school mostly or holds hands if feeling uneasy and wheelchair for long distance.

She attends mainstream primary school where she is thriving has friends etc. However I can't help panicking/worrying how this might change as she goes to academy/high school. She's a sensitive little soul and worry that she'll face major bullying that it will destroy her.

Any advice I think for me to try and not overthink things or postive stories of tenagers with CP thriving once leaving primary education.

Does DD have an EHCP?

It is worth looking at secondary schools earlier than normal, so you have more time to speak to the SENCOs, get a feel for the schools and look at the accessibility of the schools.

I have a DS who is a teen now who has a ‘CP like presentation’. HCPs can’t agree whether he has CP or not - long story. He has other complex needs which means he doesn’t attend school but has other provision made by the LA.

Definitely have a look at the school. DD has a DF with CP and the lift at their school was often out of action meaning that she couldn't attend a lot of classes.

Thanks. The school her catchment is in us being knocked down for a new school building. I'm not so worried about the school itself. But more regards friends and fitting in.

I can totally understand. DD's DF I'd pretty popular and is now in Sixth Form and has applied to Uni. She has a lovely group of friends.

@TinyMouseTheatre that's lovely to hear and thanks fir the positive story. I think it's all come to light as her bestie has moved to Australia and she has been worried about making a new best friend even though she is over all popular with others in her class. Just made me think how she'll cope once she leaves primary. I'll do all this worrying and she'll end up being absolutely fine.