We applied for Sam's statement when he was in nursery school and it was in place for when he started school in the September. They are reviewed annually anyway so I don't see why they are not starting the process now as it will get your son the help he needs in school. I think you should push them to start progressing with it, it's also in the school's best interest too, as they may get additional funding from the LEA.

good luck

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Mum to Sam (7) Opitz G/BBB syndrome, bronchiolitis obliterans, supraventricular tachycardia, autism. "I am first and foremost, a child"

Under the Education Act a child can be assessed for a Statement of Educational Need at the age of 2 years; however most LA's will try & put you off. Be persistant; when we applied for an 'assessment' I submitted a very detailed report which included the following:

A About ……. condition

B Early Years

What do you remember about the early years that might help this assessment?

C What is your child like now?

General health: General health – eating sleeping habits: general fitness, absences from school. Serious illnesses, accidents or periods in hospital? Is you child on any medicines or special diet?

Physical skills: such as walking – running – climbing – riding a bike – football or other games. Drawing pictures – writing – doing jigsaw – using building blocks etc…


Self Help: dressing – washing etc coping with everyday routines, getting out and about


Communication: explains / describes events / people, conveys information (e.g. messages to and from school), joins in conversations. Uses other forms of communication e.g. PECS signing)


Playing and learning at home: How does she / he spend his time at home?

Relationships: [i] with parents – with friends – with other adults at home – outside generally. Does he mix well or stay on his own ?


Behaviour at home: co-operates, shares, listens to and carries out requests, fits in with family routines and rules. Moods good and bad, e.g affectionate, sulking, temper tantrums …


At Nursery School: Relationships with other children or teachers, progress with reading, writing, numbers, other subjects and activities at school …


Does your child enjoy Nursery or School What does he find easy or difficult?


D Your general views

What do you think your child’s educational needs are?

What extra help do you think your child needs?

Which school do you think can best provide the help you feel your chid will need?

What is your child good at or what does he enjoy doing?

What are your worries or concerns?

Is there any other information you would like to give about the family history that might affect your child progress?

How do you think your child’s needs affect the needs of the family as a whole?


On the back of the report my son had his assessment completed and a 'statement' finalised within approx 12 weeks from my inital letter of request - which for my area is a miracle because they don't issue 'statements' unless you are in or going to a 'special school'

Hi
Your child will not get a SEN (Statement of Educational needs) if he does not attend school if getting him to school is an issue contact the Education Welfare Officer for the school and explain your difficulties in getting him to school. Some Local Authority's have enabling services which can assist with getting your child to school
Not sure whether parent Partnership can help with your issue. But do know it is a parental responsibility to get their children to school, but if you require help to do this due to your son's condition you need to ask for help
They can and do prosecute parents who do not get their children into school as in this country it is a legal requirement that all children access education. Have you considered Home Tutoring ??