[senco-forum] Part 2 of arranging provision and funding statements (was t...

Olanys at aol.com wrote:
>  
>
>     "If we are talking about children reaching
>     their full potential then it is as important for Fred at SChool
>     Action
>     to have the help he needs as Joe who has a Statement."
>
> Unfortunately though, as in many instances, Joe only needed a 
> statement because he didn't get the help he needed at School 
> Action...and even then, sadly,  it isn't a guarantee that he will get 
> it. We need a situation whereby ALL children get the help they need as 
> soon as they need it, irrespective of whether their parents push for 
> it; it should be automatic and it isn't. That's the saddest thing.
>  
>
> Best wishes,
> Aly
>
> Chair Auditory Processing Disorder in the UK/APDUK
> www.lacewingmultimedia.com/APD.htm 
> www.apduk.org
I couldn't agree more, but sometimes Joe at School Action gets help 
early on because there is a Statemented child in his class and he can 
work with their TA. However if Joe is unlucky enough to be in a year 
group without a statemented child, he may well go with his needs unmet. 
Greater flexibility of provision might allow for more focussed 
intervention earlier. and avoid a lot of BESD associated with poor 
Literacy skills.  However I think most children with difficulties 
complex enough to eventually require a statement are unlikely to be 
solved at School Action, but I have no evidence for this and I'd be 
interested to hear from  others on the forum on this issue. (better make 
it a new thread as this one seems to be wandering !)
and now I'm off back to the gardening
Kate B