by Viktorija | Apr 27, 2026 | Legal & Local Authority Guides
You have made the difficult decision to deregister your child. You have sent the letter to the headteacher, and the relief is palpable. But then, a new anxiety sets in: What happens when the Local Authority finds out? Can they force my child back into a mainstream...
by Viktorija | Apr 20, 2026 | SEN & Neurodiversity
For a neurotypical child, the mainstream classroom is a place of learning. But for a child with Autism or ADHD, it can feel like a sensory minefield. The harsh fluorescent lights, the unpredictable shouting in the corridors, the rigid behavioral rules, and the...
by Viktorija | Apr 13, 2026 | Legal & Local Authority Guides
Making the decision to pull your child out of the mainstream school system is massive. But when parents finally sit down to inform the school, panic often sets in. What do you write? Do you have to give a notice period? Do you need the headteacher's permission?The...
by Viktorija | Apr 6, 2026 | SEN & Neurodiversity
If your child has Special Educational Needs (SEN) or neurodiversity like Autism or ADHD, and they are failing to cope in a mainstream classroom, you are likely looking for a way out. During meetings with the school or Local Authority (LA), two acronyms will inevitably...
by Viktorija | Mar 30, 2026 | SEN & Neurodiversity
If your child is experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, or distress at the thought of going to school, you are likely exhausted. Every morning is a battle, the school's attendance officer is calling, and you may feel like you are failing as a parent. You are not...
