Not Coping at School
Always keep a record of all the phone calls you make. Note down the date, time and
name of person who you spoke to.
Always keep a copy of all letters sent and received by you.
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Young person not coping at school, and the school are finding it hard to cope with them |
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Check with the school that your child has an Individual Education Plan. |
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Keep a diary of events that happen at school as evidence that your child is not coping. |
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Refer to CAMHS through the school and/or your GP. |
If not, discuss with the Senco the reasons why you think that your child should have one. |
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If the school refuse for any reason you have the right to obtain a private assessment to ascertain the needs of your child. |
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Contact the Senco and ask for your child to see the Educational Psychologist. this would highlight any areas of need and would be helpful for evidence for a future statement. |
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Call Parent Partnership and ask them to attend a meeting with you, the Senco and the Head Teacher to see how you can all work together to ensure that your child's needs are appropriately met. |
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If the needs of your child are still not being met you may need to seek legal advise from an educational solicitor. |
If the school are reluctant you have the right to contact you local LEA and request the assessment yourself. |
