3 weeks ago she broke her leg and ankle while at school (on their faulty equipment!) has had to have extensive surgery to have metal plates and pins put in and has been told not to put any weight on it for at least the next 4 weeks. I've been in school to get some work for her so she doesn't fall behind but they are now being a bit awkward about it and sending just two sheets home for her. Although she's only 13 she is taking some GCSEs next year and it worries me that she isn't being kept up to speed. As the whole accident was down to the school's negligence anyway I need to know if she is entitled to receive as much work as the other pupils are getting.
2007-02-08 00:54:08 · 7 answers · asked by jayne1653 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Just a note to Libra- Thanks for the advice. I haven't consulted a lawyer or looked into compensation because upto now I've been more concerned about my daughter. The reason I was bringing up the whole 'their fault' thing is because now she's ok and back at home, I'm angry. First that it happened at all and second that she should have the right to carry on with the same work and third nobody from the school has even got in touch to say sorry or see if she is ok.Unbelievably, they actually phoned up to ask why she wasn't in school. But since you bought up the lawyer idea maybe I should look into it. Thanks again.
2007-02-08 03:13:23 · update #1
The poor thing - I hope she gets better soon
If it was me I'd go down to see the Head of the school explaining the situation. If they are still the same I'd get in touch with your local LEA.
2007-02-08 01:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bristol_Gal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher I would advise the following .....
1. Your daughter is entitled to a minimum of one piece of work (as far as practicable for both herself and the subject) per week ... therefore if she is studying four subjects, then she should have four sheets of paper relating to each subject ....
2. Each sheet should give her reading directions (so they should send at least one text book home relating to each subject) from which she can read up on what the class is being taught .....
3. You/she can also ask for copies of the homework set for the rest of her class so she at least has the opportunity to maintain and complete the same work as her classmates....
4. You should have the expectation that any homework done should be sent in weekly, and marked weekly, by the teach - just as they would for the rest of the class ...
5. You should have some form of agreed pick-up and delivery system for her school work, with the school ....
6. The school should be rining (or you can ring) at least once a week to monitor her progress and
7. Where necessary, her teachers should be addressing any problems she encounters in the work, so that she receives the same teaching and teaching support her classmates get ..... perhaps by an agreed telephone call with each teacher .... speak with the school to arrange this .....
As a teacher the above is the least I would do for her if she were my student .... If you are not satisfied with your dealings with the school then make an appointment immediately to speak with someone from the Education Department - your local council offices will be able to give you this information .....
As a teacher, may I also ask/suggest that maybe she could get a couple of school friends round to study with her - would be extremely helpful for her - not only in lessening her feelings of isolation and being left out - but also would help her in her work and remain feeling part of school life ....
I wish you both well and hope your daughter get's better soon.....
As for the legal repercussions - the school should have an indemnity insurance that covers your child under these circumstances and they should have immediately given you details and a claim for in order to start the process ... again if the school hasn't - speak with the education department - but by all means seek independent legal advice - most solicitors operate a one-off fee interview in order to give general advice - look in your local yellow pages or ask at the CAB.....
2007-02-10 14:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know the answer to your question. Of course she is entitled to receive the same amount of homework as the other children. the thing is, alot of homework is based on what was learnt in class and your daughter may find it particularly difficult if she hasn't been in class.
Buy a dictaphone and tapes and demand that each tutor records their lesson. The dictaphone should be given to your daughters classmates in rotation or a trusted friend. with each lesson should be any worksheets or homework assigned. there is no point obtaining homework and your daughter doesn't know what has happened in school.
Speak to the head teacher not individual teachers. You don't need to keep bringing up negligence and things being the schools fault because at the end of the day you have consulted solicitors and she will be compensated. So concentrate on your daughters education and recovery.
2007-02-08 09:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by Just me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd think they'd be reqired to send home everything that the other kids are getting while in school.
Speak with the teachers and if they give you any grief then go to the principal and then up the food chain until you get what you need. Even if it entails them sending a tutor or something to your house so she doesn't fall behind.
Hey, if she got hurt on school property, you can always threaten a lawsuit if they don't help her keep up with her schoolwork.
2007-02-08 09:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By most state laws (you'll need to check your state), they are required to provide to you a homebound teacher if you daughter is missing a certain percentage of school. According to the New York State Department of Education, a student in secondary education, who is eligible for homebound instruction, is entitled to receive a minimum of two hours per subject of instruction per week (totaling ten hours per week). The number of days she has to miss varies by school district/state, but it should be around 10 consecutive days, which it appears you daughter would qualify for.
2007-02-08 09:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by tabs8 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do want her to rest. But you also want her to stay up to speed. Take your concerns to the teachers and let them know that you are willing to bring the assingments back to them every week. I'm sure they won't mind giving her the work.
2007-02-08 09:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by lilbitt_637 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the school will give her what they thing is best for her
2007-02-08 09:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by silconbob 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋