moving secondary schools

stepaside

Hi, we will be moving home from the West Midlands to north Devon so a substantial move! And so will involve moving my 13 year old son from his current mainstream school with 1:1 assistance, my son is currently still on a statement which details the need of a 1:1 which is good, he has cp, is a wheelchair user and is doing really well academically, he will be in year 9 for the move have you any advice, tips etc.. To make sure I cover all needed in the move, I am very proactive and fought hard for his place in the school he has now so am prepared if needed! Thanks in advance ... 

CockneyRebel

Hello and welcome stepaside
Good luck with your move.
You sound like a scary mum, in a good way
There is a parent section on the site somewhere, I am sure someone there will enjoy talking with you
If you need any other help just let us know

CR

stepaside

Thank you cockneyrebel I've had to turn a bit scary from time to time! 
All part and partial of our fight for the right support and provision though!

thanks for your advice, I'll check out the parent section 

Sam_Alumni

Hi @stepaside I have moved your post to the ECHP advisors to see if they can help.  Also check out the parents and carers category here.

IndependentSupportServices

Hi @stepaside

Great idea to be prepared. The best thing to do is to get some local advice. Have you looked on Devon's Local Offer site? It contains information about all areas of SEN and disability

https://new.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/special-educational-needs-and-disability-send-local-offer

Regarding your son's school placement and ensuring support is in place in advance of the move, you can contact the Independent Support team in Devon. They will be able to support you and your son with the transfer from a statement to an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which will have to be completed by April 2018

Devon Information, Advice and Support will be able to provide detailed information about how to manage the move and ensure that support is not interrupted

https://www.devonias.org.uk/

Wishing you luck with the move!