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Re: Newbie

Hi Londonmum

Welcome to the forum.
It sounds like you have been going through a pretty tough time.
So annoying snd so wrong when the school is not helpful. You are actually entitled to tutoring as it is an 'illness' and this covers physical and mental health. But some schools choose how they interpret that. If you are able to keep pushing them, they might give in.

I don't have an answer for you but you seem to be doing all the right things. Someone else on here might know of some support in London. I presume you have been in touch with Parent partnership or their new name. They can offer some good advice or let you know what is available locally.
Hang in there...some support will turn up in some form. Keep pushing the school or follow up with education authorities re what you are entitled to. Schools are just not for all kids. If your daughter is truly unhappy then there does come a time when keep pushing to make the current situation work is not worth it. And schools do end up being very isolating for those who find it overwhelming.
Take care and let us know how you are going.
Linda

Re: Newbie


Hi Londonmum

Parent Partnership is now Support4SEND. See website below.

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/support4SEND

Linda

Re: Newbie

Thanks Linda. I have a meeting today at her school as things haven't improved. Where do I find the legal bits for backing up their obligation to provide work and tutoring? I'm in the uk thanks

Re: Newbie

Hi Londonmum

The information is on the UK government site, under schools statutary guidance. I tried cutting and pasting but it didn't work, so am typing here for you and hope I have it correct:
www.gov.uk/collections/statutary-guidance-schools
Have a look on there and under the heading 'Alternative provision'. There is a document or pdf file you can read.
It outlines ehat schools must do if a child cannot attend mainstream school.
Let me know if you trouble accessing the info.
Hope this helps.
Sorry to hear things have not improved.
Let us know how you go.
Linda