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Did anyone buy the "We're delaying the new system by a year but introducing all the controversial parts of it while claiming this" nonsense?
The new system is already in, bar some of the actually useful parts (0.75/0.83 contracts going to full hours)
If it walks like a duck... https://twitter.com/caitriona_hand/status/1310155051521003520
The new system is already in, bar some of the actually useful parts (0.75/0.83 contracts going to full hours)
If it walks like a duck... https://twitter.com/caitriona_hand/status/1310155051521003520
Its straight up in the first paragraph.
This is a financial decision, not a child centred one.
They're changing it to cut numbers of SNAs because it's "not sustainable" while then being able to tell any parent who's needs aren't being met "oh, it's the schools decision"
This is a financial decision, not a child centred one.
They're changing it to cut numbers of SNAs because it's "not sustainable" while then being able to tell any parent who's needs aren't being met "oh, it's the schools decision"
This will hurt everyone, and mostly our pupils who need the most support.
The idea that it's somehow more equitable is quite frankly, nonsense.
Here's why:
1. There will be relatively less SNAs than under the current model. Hence "unsustainable". Less kids will get support
The idea that it's somehow more equitable is quite frankly, nonsense.
Here's why:
1. There will be relatively less SNAs than under the current model. Hence "unsustainable". Less kids will get support
2. School Autonomy!
Really? So the principal, completely unqualified to do so, is not assessing children's level of care needs instead of professionals. And this will make things more equitable?
What will use to help them assess level of need? Reports maybe?
Really? So the principal, completely unqualified to do so, is not assessing children's level of care needs instead of professionals. And this will make things more equitable?
What will use to help them assess level of need? Reports maybe?
3. But schools know best!
Funny, NCSE never thought that previously as any principal/SENCO who's had to fight for appropriate support can tell you!
This is just a way to pass the buck. As usual. Parents can now just do all their very valid complaining to the school.
Funny, NCSE never thought that previously as any principal/SENCO who's had to fight for appropriate support can tell you!
This is just a way to pass the buck. As usual. Parents can now just do all their very valid complaining to the school.
4. No reports needed! No private assessments
Yay! Oh wait, no. This means kids that need to be assessed by professionals won't be.
The solution to this is a functioning health system that operates in a timely manner! Not say "sure you don't need a professional report anyway
"
Yay! Oh wait, no. This means kids that need to be assessed by professionals won't be.
The solution to this is a functioning health system that operates in a timely manner! Not say "sure you don't need a professional report anyway
"
We know this is a money saving exercise. Fine, say that. Don't pretend it's for the good of the kids. It's not.
