Lib - Mum of three under five
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Monday 20 April 2026 19:17:07 GMT
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erosewell :
I’d like to share a perspective of a person who has worked in a school with SEND children. Although the government may not be mentioning SEND, most schools are or should be committed to meeting children where they are. When children start, staff do take into account individual needs and differences, and they work hard to provide appropriate support, particularly for those with SEND. At least, I can say this for the places I have worked. It’s important to recognise that the pressure on schools is not primarily coming from children with SEND needs. In many cases, it is children who do not have SEND needs — and who are developmentally able to learn these skills — who are starting school without them. When a large number of children require support with basic tasks such as dressing, toileting, or following simple routines, it can significantly stretch staff capacity, which is already at an all time low. I make you right that the government should be putting more in place to support parents of children with additional needs. It’s no good berating parents if they aren’t willing to fund or provide solutions for the struggles you face x
2026-04-20 19:46:36
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Shamani Versace :
agreed.the lack of support is disgusting. my son was toilet trained at reception age only because of lockdown,he had an amazing SLT who helped us and went above and beyond,he's in yr6 now and still struggled with a lot of things his peers can do.hitting any milestones with our kids is a milestone in their time, the scenic route is so much more beautiful then the straight and narrow.
2026-04-21 10:09:02
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Theodore Adventures :
It needs to be about school systems set up and ready for an inclusive and diverse community 🥰🥰🥰
2026-04-20 19:27:56
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LouLaw :
I completely agree with you. When everyone is talking about school readiness, I am filled with dread. I have twin boys, one NT and the other ND. My autistic son was a late potty trainer, he just recently got it at 4yrs old and we still need to do work on self-care and independance, such as washing hands and wiping clean. Also he is a gestalt language processor, his language acquisition pathway is a lot different from his peers. Not to talk about phonics taught in school, my son already reads but by sight words, he sees everything as a whole and struggles to break it down. I think the government expect all children to learn the same, that is not true for all neurotypical kids let alone kids with SEND. It is not a one size fits all approach they should be taking.
2026-04-21 12:44:38
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