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Re: Re: 10 yo daughter wont go 2 school

sorry for a late reply.and thank you for your advice.yes she has been assessed and it has become a bit of a catch 2 situation.as the doctor cant see anything wrong with her.but at the same time we dont know what to do as we dont want her going to no special school.she is no backwards and just academically an average child.the school sent a bernados pport worker who made the matter worst.she told my daughter(who was then going to school 3 days a week)that she should set herself a target of going 2 times a week and that made her then stop going altogether

Re: 10 yo daughter wont go 2 school

Not too sure where you live? Uk? Usa?
i'm in Uk and I know around where I live, being school phobic would bring in Ed. Social workers not special school!!They are closing many special schools and having units in aminstream schools!!!
Genuine school phobics get transport to school and support in school. If you are in UK, there will be this provision for secondary aged pupils!!! I would advise being VERY assertive and discovering how these systems can be adapted to help your child. If you are in the UK, I would suggest you would be already be seeing the educational social worker? You usually get contacted by them when your attendance is 85% where I live?
Please... make an appointment at school. Your daughter needs help now if she is to finish her education.