Six years ago Mr B started nursery - and I already new there was something. I'd talked with his teacher before he started and she was reassuring.
But when the first IEP arrived I cried. Seeing the long list of areas of concern:- Attention, Listening Skills, Interaction, Speech and Language - made all my worries concrete.
That IEP is the first piece of paperwork in Mr B's file - I have copies of everything written about him since.
Assessments and Observations.
Interventions and Reports.
Speech and Language Therapists.
The Learning Support Service.
Occupational Therapists.
Community Paediatricians.
Nurse Specialists.
Educational Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists.
Specialist Teachers.
So much paperwork. The one IEP multiplied to two thick files. His difficulties described in every detail. Every one a tiny step towards getting the support he needs.
Two years ago he got funding for 5 hours 1:1. It wasn't enough, but it was another step on.
This year Statutory Assessments. More paperwork. More appointments. More reports.
The last two weeks: Phonecalls and disappointments. Anger at mistakes. Another observation. Another report.
And then a yes. A Statement of Needs and additional funding.
Once I thought this was the destination.
Now I know it is only another step on the path.
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