My daughter is in year 6 or supposed to be. She isn't in any education at all. After moving to a new area we were faced with the fact that there are no local school vacancies.
The nearest school is 5 miles away so I decided to educate her at home. After all a round trip of 20 miles and 8 buses isn't good for our sanity! Ha
I lost 2 appeals last week and I feel so let down by the system. My daughter is a bright enthusiatic child whom has a liking for school.
Just think its so unfair that a 10 year old child who was born in this country is being deprived of an education.
Please guide me to my next step or websites and books that may help my daughter to acheive as well as she would have.
2006-12-13 12:15:20 · 11 answers · asked by LEO THE LION 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
It would obviously be beneficial to be at a local school, so your daughter will make friends in the local area.
You may have to put her on a waiting list, as there will be people moving out of the area too.
2006-12-13 13:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Er a round trip would be 10 miiles, not 20.
By law all schools have to have some spare capacity for children moving into the area, although this can be filled if a lot of children do move into the area.
Your daughter has a legal right to an education so the LEA must find her a school place. Unfortunatly 5 miles is not considered a long distance to travel although the LEA have to provide free transport - usually a bus pass.
You could ask them to provide your daughter with a tutor, point out to them that she is at an important stage in her education.
You can appeal the decision by applying to the local government ombudsman.
OK back to the home educating - I'm assuming you are not working if you are going to home educate. Is this your daughter's final year at primary school? If so then I personally would get her some work books for maths and english, do a little every day and then treat the rest as an oportunity. Do a history project on something that happened locally, visit the site, take photographs, research the event and area produce a project or wall display. This has the advantage of being a useful learning experience and something to show teachers at her secondary school.
Go on day trips to museums or art galleries. When you get to the gallery find a picture or installation your daughter is interested in and then do research into the artist, get her have a go at using the same art materials etc.
What about getting a language course? There are loads about and there are the BBC ones where you get a tv programme but there is back up on the internet.
Depending on finances you could then take her on holiday to the place the language is spoken.
Education does not have to be formal, involve her in cooking - this combines nutrituin with science and maths and a bit of art.
This could really be a special time for the two of you so make the most of it.
2006-12-16 19:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have to do is go on your local government website - in Liverpool it's www.liverpool.gov.uk. Then scan thru to find out who is the Director of Children's Services. They sometimes have an email address - if not get the name, then the email address for anyone - even council tax and apply it. So in Liverpool it would be stuart.smith@liverpool.gov.uk. Send an email explaining that your daughter has no education provision and they are failing her basc human rights and I reckon they will have a school place for her for after Christmas, or can provide her with a taxi to school. Also say you have tried to contact them by phone and no-one will put you through and they normally get outraged and are desperate to help.
Trust me it does work. My son has special needs and I have had to do this 3 times.
Good luck
2006-12-13 16:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it incredibly is a common section for this age. (sorry, i comprehend it does not make it greater handy, does it?) She's dealing with a super type of developmental and growth changes in her existence, to boot because of the fact the full beginning college element. i'm no longer asserting that she's under pressure and unhappy, however the changes will make their moods slightly greater risky. additionally, being at school, they have discovered yet another point of independance. contained in an analogous way that 2 and 3 12 months olds tantrum to declare what little administration they are able to, that's what 4-5 12 months olds are doing to boot. What worked with my little ones have been: -time. Sorry.. no magic pill or time gadget. -persistence. wait and see, discover out what her root concern is. Tantrums are no longer continuously approximately what they're screaming approximately. somebody stated to maintain an eye fixed on how they're feeling and how drained they're. spectacular advice. -consistency. once you're saying no, shop on with it. you will would desire to assert it many situations, and your daughter will project you - persistently - yet once you're inconsistent, they'll push greater sturdy and longer. good luck. You *will* stay to tell the story. and then she'll be a teenager and you will ask your self what you have been so pissed off approximately. smile
2016-10-05 07:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by blumenkrantz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would speak to the school or a solicitor and see where you stand you could be liable for home education of some kind!.. and the law and government state no child should be deprived of an equal education!! Just remember allot of people wont tell you the ins and outs of what your liable for jew to the budget! that schools run on, and the new languages schemes jew to immigration! so be careful!...I'd personally seek advice from a solicitor..... hope this as been helpful
2006-12-13 12:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her wear Muslim clothing and not talk English, the whole school will change to suit her needs or am I being racist? My wifes asian so you tell me.
On a serious note, I believe it is against her human rights to be refused local education, get in touch with Jon Gaunt on Talk sport
2006-12-13 12:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Numptey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I faced a similar problem when I was back in school and I moved and unfortortunately I had to give in to that long trip to the next city each morning. Made me rather popular mind you; you could concider bording school if you have the funding.
2006-12-13 17:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dan Ln 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of the problems you are having. Your daughter is welcome to visit and try some of the activities available on my e-learning website at this web address: http://vsr.lancsngfl.org.uk/
Most of the courses are open to guests - tests require a Log on username and password.
Have a good Christmas
2006-12-16 08:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by James Mack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the LEA to put her on the waiting list. Contact your local MP.
2006-12-13 12:31:25 · answer #9 · answered by tigress_taz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to the school governers or your local mp .
2006-12-13 12:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋