[senco-forum] Parents with disability

Not sure, Brendan.  He sits in the car and I talk to him through the window.  I don't know if it is something physical or a fear of crowds or something else.  It seems rude to ask, really.
  Amanda

kngbrndn at aol.com wrote:
    Why can't the dad come into school Amanda -- is it an aversion of school settings in general -- or something particular to your school?

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From: Amanda <amandavh at btinternet.com>
To: kngbrndn at aol.com; june_marriott at yahoo.co.uk; senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Sent: Tue, Oct 23 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] Parents with disability

    Hello Brendan
  Yes, you are right about asking parents with disabilites what support they need.  I know we are asked to go into the car park to see one dad who can't come into school.  
  Amanda

kngbrndn at aol.com wrote:
  As a disabled person -- I have always objected to "being dealt with". I'm not a commodity! If I were a disabled parent, I would always welcome a direct approach from school staff where my child was attending -- asking me as to what facilities and adjustments I would like to request when visiting the school and attending meetings.. No one knows the individual needs of a particular disabled person more than the affected persons themselves -- Brendan King

-----Original Message-----

From: June Marriott 

To: senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk

Sent: Mon, Oct 22 10:50 AM

Subject: [senco-forum] Parents with disability

Hello, I am aware there are guidelines on dealing with disabled parents, but am interested in how members interpret these. Particularly looking for examples of good practice regarding hearing impaired parents. Cheers, June --------------------------------- For ideas on reducing your carbon footprint visit Yahoo! For Good this month. 

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