School help for a 3 year old

Is he going to mainstream in September? If so contact your council and ask to speak to special needs education. They should have any extra help that`s been requested on record for you. If they say you are calling the wrong department, ask who you need to speak too, and then ring and ring until you get an answer.

Hi Emma

Jeannemum has given you good advice, you do need to keep on..and..on at the SEN dept. What Jac should end up with is a statement of of his educational needs and the process to get this is called statementing. Here is what you need to know generally

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Sch ... DG_4000870

but it does need to be started early. There should be a SENCO attached to the school that should work with you (special educational needs co-ordinator).

In my daughter's day (she is now 21) it was practically impossible to get a statement before 7 years of age, however she was entitled to a one-to one at nursery and reception until she got her statement.
This may well have changed because my granddaughter is in the process of getting her statement, she is 3 and has cerebral palsy but unfortunately her mum has to stay with her as appropriate support is still not available.

This might also be useful to you http://www.parentpartnership.org.uk/, they can give you impartial advice.

Bearing in mind, if Jac does get a statement it is reviewed every year, this does not "label" him in any way but will make sure that he gets the appropriate support so he can access the curriculum, that means someone to help him with his diabetes needs.

Good luck

My son, who is 17 next month, has autism. He was statemented at 3, but in Wales the kids start school earlier. One thing I have learnt during his school years is never take no for an answer :wink:

Ladybird, that is terrible. I hope they find the right help for your grand daughter soon.

Emmamadi
The Special Needs co-ordinator SENCO in a school has huge powers. That's the person you need to contact, once you know which school your baby will be going to. Don't be surprised by the behaviour of the Teachers at pre-school. They are scared of the responsibility and of what might happen if something goes wrong. Many nurses wouldn't have a clue how to deal with an incident, so how can teachers be expected to. they're all tied up in child protection law.
Hana