Teacher in Wales here - you are correct saying a diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean any extra support and definitely not a statement. Some pupils will have a 1:1 if they struggle a lot but most is left to the class teacher to make extra arrangements to support the pupil.
we have many parents trying to play the system and wanting a diagnosis - some want it just so they have a ‘label’, others want the financial aspect unfortunately and some want the label as an excuse for their child’s behaviour.
We also have many pupils that we feel are on the spectrum but their parents don’t want to pursue anything as they are doing fine socially and educationally and they don’t feel a diagnosis will make any difference to them.
Watching her video made me very annoyed, almost like a child not getting their own way! It makes me think the school may not be very supportive of her autism claims or they are not seeing the behaviours she sees or there would be school based evidence. I wonder if any school based observations have taken place at all…
Yes you quite correct theres 2 types of parents.
Those who seem to think a diagnosis/ehcp/ statement ( extra funding ) will magically change them.
It doesn't really benefit the parent in the way they think it will.
My child has a one to one ta funded by ehcp because it helps and support him access the curriculum.
Seen some in more severe cases where a ta is required to keep them save and others in the class.
Its common children behave differently at school.
Then other side of coin seen kids with massive behavior issues who clearly must have some form undiagnosed SEN.
Some parents are in denial and don't want stigma/ label although its really hard lengthy process to apply and get funding.
Our primary senco is only contacted for 1 morning a week its just not enough time do all the admin .
School are really struggling as they just don't have the time to apply for extra funding so many prioriterise the kids that need help.
The quietier well behaved sen children with busy less pushy/ confident parents don't place the same demand on school senco team.
I wonder if she claims DLA or carers?
I don't know what their local senior school is like does it have a resource base?
As many struggle with transition between primary and senior but I guess she choose same local school her eldest went to.
Is he year 5 or year 6?
If shes pursuing a statement then wouldn't a ed psychologist from LA be sent in to do school based observations.
Zara is only reception seems too early to tell maybe she cope better with year 1 as more structured.
I'm always amazed she keeps sending them in non uniform.
I have family and freinds in Wales and they don't wear what they like