Epic Fail!

Well the inclusion panel met today!

Good News: Amira has been given a statement.

That's where it ends

Bad News: they selected Thomas Bewick school! A fantastic school, however, it is on the opposite end of the city. Amira as you all know is not a good traveller. The journey would take at least 1hr & 15 mins direct from door to door. This is taking into account, either, coast road or ministry traffic of a morning! Amira is also ADHD remember sitting still is an impossibility and when stressed as she would be travelling with strangers will cause her to go into meltdown. This would result in a violent episode and will cause her to attack those around her. Amira ha snow been out of school for over 6 months and starting a new school will be hard enough without the journey beforehand.
I expressed these concerns and was told I could put my opinions into council and they will consider it and could take it to tribunal!! They recommended I at least have a look at Thomas Bewick.

I admit I sobbed, the fight wasn't over. For some reason I had thought they would give me the school and hopefully she would be in by mon!! I was even daydreaming of having a nap on mon morning!! Pathetic you may think but I am so tired! I rang the school and asked to come and view. Speaking to the lady that I was told to call. She then informed me even if I wanted Amira to go there, she couldn't! Amira's age group (year 1) is FULL!!! Yes that is right FULL!!!

I tried ringing back council to ask what now?? Left 3 messages and had no response. I will try again in the morning.

I am so deflated. My child has now been in her room for 4 days coming out only to go to the toilet and squirrel away food! She has cried for the last few mornings asking to go to school! I can tell she is lonely. Mammy is not that much fun to play with all the time!! My heart is breaking, both of my children are confused as my son is crying to stay home from school as he doesn't want to leave his sister. I only ask for what is right. An education for my child. Amira does not receive any therapy until she attends a school. She has had no help or support since being removed from her school in April!

Why my child? Why my baby Girl? What has she ever done wrong? I have offered the council to take back all of the benefits they give me for having a special needs child, asking if they have them back can she go to Percy Hedley? If it is funding take the money you give me and pay for it that way!! Apparently they can not do that. My dad tonight has offered to put their house up and buy home tutors or try and buy a place at a private school. I could not accept that, my parents have already done so much. I have already lost my home, car and now left my job too. How can I ask them to put there home in jeopardy too, although I know they would give everything they have just to see her happy!
I cried when they told me as I feel beaten, I cannot even support my own children, I rely on my parents for everything. I called my sister as soon as I dried the tears. She of course said well we will just keep fighting.
My sister and friends even when I type this are blogging, tweeting, face booking and emailing every paper, tv show, radio station and group they can think of trying to rally support! I now don't know what happens next or how long it will take, but do know this. I will not stop, I will not give in and I will never stop shouting for my daughters rights!

If you know anyone who can help or see the links anywhere on FB etc please like, share or add a comments! Help make a difference in my child's life. She really does deserve a little help! Please...