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School's new behavioural policy
nereid
January 23, 2019 12:52
Hi, School have changed their behavioural policy - should I have been given a copy? It's not up on the website although the policy was trialled before Christmas. I'm trying to find any old newsletters with details of the new system. Also, how do I accelerate the process of getting my son assessed for SEN? I really don't think the SEN coordinator thinks there is anything wrong with my son (apart from his poor behaviour in lessons). She said she didn't think he'd qualify for a sensory assessment. He did. And he's had one done and the report is currently being written up. The OT has told me she will say my son needs his breaks but this contravenes their new policy which is meant to be clear to all and fair to all and does include break times being fully taken should there be any poor behaviour. I feel a bit stymied by the SEN who while supportive in some ways, often seem to suggest that there is nothing wrong with my son in comparison to other kids. Academically he does appear fine (possibly more than fine but behvavioural problems are getting in the way) but there are definitely other things going on for him that school don't seem to realise are there. Obviously there are the anxiety issues around change - but again they don't seem to factor those in at all when they replace teachers without warning, change the seating plan, remove the things that were in place before Christmas, change the behavioural policy making it more draconian and expect him to carry on as normal. Thanks in advance.
safia
January 23, 2019 14:25
I don't think you would necessarily be given one automatically - but they should give you one if you ask - after all how can you reinforce it if you don't know what it is? Don't take notice of the senco when comparing your son with others - its about whether he needs help for himself for his own needs - he / she may be feeling vulnerable if they haven't identified / catered for his needs. I have had those sort of attitudes before and also being told at 15 when finally there was the evidence to indicate it - that it wasn't worth applying for an EHCP at that age - how wrong! - as it applies up to the age of 25 - so worth it for the young person though maybe not for the school. You can apply yourself to start the assessment process for an EHCP if school are unwilling - IPSEA have a very useful website with all the information and you can book a telephone consultation with one of their advisors who are very helpful
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nereid
January 23, 2019 17:25
Thanks Safia - that's really helpful. I'm going to look on the website you mentioned. Have just got a copy of the behavioural policy and it makes for depressing reading. Out of 13 pages, 9 and a bit are devoted to negative sanctions! I can't imagine how this is going to work out for DS - or should I say I can, sadly.
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safia
January 23, 2019 18:05
Schools can be so pig headed - ours changed to a no excuses policy and once my son rang me - from school reception at 4pm because we had a meeting with the SENco and I was late - his phone was confiscated and I had to sign to get it back - apparently he should have gone off school premises to make the call! Ridiculous! He would probably then have got detention for walking out when he had a meeting! So I completely understand what you are saying!
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nereid
January 29, 2019 17:03
Thanks, Safia. Yes, I can identify with the situation your son found himself in also. Schools can be so inflexible! It's just a pity more schools haven't looked at more relational approaches when they start working on their behavioural policies as once it's there it's difficult to back track - even when it doesn't work as well as they hoped.
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