Can school force child into a wheelchair?

wornoutmumoftwo

I'm in Scotland, have an autisic spectrum son who has a split placement at a special school, and I have to say I can't fault the care and support he's received - nothing has been set up without my approval, although at times I had to be convinced certain support was the right option for him.

I think if you are getting no where with the school that you should approach the local education authority - the school are meant to accomodate individual children's needs and I think it's sad that they aren't even trying.

Savvy_Sue

angelicmary85 wrote: »

There's a real stigma surrounding this school, it's where all the 'spazzies' go...You just mention the name of the school to some people and the look ontheir faces says it all.

But I sent my sons to mainstream schools which had EXACTLY the same effect on 'some people' - remember that if it's the right school for YOUR child, then those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

angelicmary85 wrote: »

I've got no doubt in my mind that it's a great school

Then why not TELL people so when they give 'the look'.

angelicmary85 wrote: »

but it's 30miles away and if anything was to happen/needed emergency contact or something then it'd take what would seem like ages to get there.

That, I grant you, would put me off too. But you have to consider whether it's LIKELY to happen - I know it can be different for 'special' children, but I've had children at school for 18 years now and only been 'summonsed' twice, which I don't think is bad going.

tandraig wrote: »

have you been there? seen for yourself? spoken to parent who send their kids there? why do 'some people' matter? surely its whats best for the child?

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It could be that the special school will serve her needsd better than a mainstream school with stupid head!

Hear hear! and I share your joy over being 'seen'!

angelicmary85

tandraig wrote: »

special schools are not to be dismissed. It could be that the special school will serve her needsd better than a mainstream school with stupid head!

I think the point she is trying to make with this school is that there's a dedicated team of people there for the kids with extra needs. Why should she have to move schools when there's already help available there?

tandraig

yes I know what you mean angelic - and I DONT want to turn this thread into a special school v mainstream school. but, it sounds like this mainstream school is not looking out for the best interests of this child. unless there is some information we are missing here - the school seem determined to force the child to use a wheelchair when currently she doesnt need one!
as i have said - its down to the childs parents really to cave into the school or fight this. if they cave in, thats their right.
if not i am fully prepared to help if i can - especially as its the school your son will be going to in future.
keep us posted hun