Tag Archives: homeschooling

New School; Same Ministry.

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Autism and Oughtisms

It was no easy task finding my children a new school. I researched our options carefully, and chose my local top preference. The visit to that potential new school went worse than I could have imagined – the principal told … Continue reading →

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From Diagnosis to Support, Part Two: Funding for starting school

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Autism and Oughtisms

Once my son’s fifth birthday loomed, it was time to work on his ORRS application. ORRS stands for Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Scheme, it is administered and supplied by the Ministry of Education. If his application was approved, he would … Continue reading →

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A Right to the Wrong Education?

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Autism and Oughtisms

I am told that my son has not only the right to a free education, but the right to an inclusive education: I am told that I may – and should – insist that he be educated within the mainstream … Continue reading →

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