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A touching reply to ‘My to-do list. Who cares?’

I have had many wonderful, encouraging responses to my post about the to-do list. It has reminded me not just how kind people can be when it comes to the crunch, but also how possible it is to find those … Continue reading

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Inclusion in education is an afterthought

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Ben started nursery today. I am so happy. It means that he can get on with his socialization, plus I get to stroll through one of the loveliest, most verdant parts of the Chiltern Hills en route each time. That … Continue reading

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News just in

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After liasions with various people – the council’s Education Officer, the Inclusion Officer, PACE, someone from the Specialist Educational Service, and a representative of the LA-maintained special school originally suggested for Isobel – I have just received her revised proposed … Continue reading

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Isobel’s SEN statement: an update

In my post New term, new beginnings, I revealed worries regarding our local authority (LA)’s decision in relation to Isobel’s education following her SEN statementing process. Surprise surprise, we have just received their proposed statement, declaring that Isobel should go … Continue reading

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New term, new beginnings

Since the beginning of term, the axis of Isobel’s education has shifted – and with it, so has the focus of those working with her.For the past month, Isobel has been attending PACE thrice a week. Monday and Tuesday mornings … Continue reading

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