Schools & families specialist services

mummyroysof3

Has anybody heard of this please as i have a visit due this afternoon. The letter said my sons consultant refered them and the names of the 2 early years specialists that are coming but not what the department does etc.

cord123

My son has seen an early years specialist as he has sight problems.... does yoru son have any problems that you are aware of.... what does he have a consultant for?

Gazing_On_Sunsets

You might find the county council, LEA or council children's services for the area have a website that gives an overview; some are quite good at explaining their procedures and so on. It's worth a google.

I used to work with "children's services: emotional and behavioural support service" for a local council. We were a mix of qualified specialist teachers, with input from a children's nurse, and others (it was teenagers so we had drugs and alcohol team, and so on too). Everything we did was about offering support for the family, and giving them tips and strategies for coping with whatever life was throwing at them.

Which sounds great - but it's only as good as the professionals offering support. Some are wonderful, some are less so, but generally most people will want to do the best thing and are there to listen to you.

I know my answer is really general but I don't know the specifics of your case. Anyway don't worry. Like I say, just google them and find the department info.

wornoutmumoftwo

It sounds like there may be concerns with some area of the child's development. Have you been given any indication by the early year establishment? Try not to be too worried, support for areas of concern work wonders. My youngest has global development delay and four years on he's like a completely different boy).

fluffnutter

Did your consultant not explain why he/she was referring your son? (Clearly not). You could try googling I guess (hopefully you've got some good answers on here too). I also think your first question at the visit this afternoon should be 'What's this visit for and what can we all expect from it?'. I also think you should have a little word with your consultant and ask that you be kept informed of all referrals in future.

mummyroysof3

thankyou for the replies. My son is 2 and has a global learning delay, the consultant mentioned he would be seen to assess him but didnt give any further info and the letter doesnt explain either. Im sure they will explain when they come i guess im just nervous and worried about it.

wornoutmumoftwo

mummyroysof3 wrote: »

thankyou for the replies. My son is 2 and has a global learning delay, the consultant mentioned he would be seen to assess him but didnt give any further info and the letter doesnt explain either. Im sure they will explain when they come i guess im just nervous and worried about it.

Don't worry too much. My son was assessed with GLobal development delay at 3 and will good support strategies he's a different boy now at 8. Very sociable.

It sounds as though everything will be put in place for you.