I’ve finally posted THE letter (recorded delivery) to the LEA telling them how disappointed I am that they seem to be of the opinion that the lovely report I sent them, which they acknowledged was interesting and appeared challenging, etc, etc. is lies - despite the fact that the previous LEA we were under were satisfied that education is taking place, etc. I’ve helpfully pointed out various bits of law, have also resent the original report and will now have to await their reply.
Call me cynical, but I’m not particularly hopeful - they have been nothing short of bullying with other local families and do not seem to even bother to read any literature we’ve sent re. the law as it pertains to HE.
Ho hum. Time will tell.
We’re having a break this week as now I’ve one back at school it’d be nigh on impossible to get R. to sit down and do anything - although the trip to the library today furnished him with various books on history which he’s joyfully flicked through (although he’s now upstairs apparently ‘tidying’ his room).
I finally got into town (it has been quite some time since I last ventured in). I needed to buy a couple of un-underwired bras (slap my wrists for still wearing them this far on into pg. as I know it’s not ideal), some pants that fit and socks; a raincover for Nin’s buggy (which I couldn’t ignore today as it poured down for part of the time we were out); a lunch box for Erk and some children-sized coat hangers. I also treated myself to a pair of boots (not quite knee high) that were on offer in Evans - I have very wide calves, even when a few sizes smaller, and struggle to find boots to fit - and a beautiful long cardigan that should fit over my bump. I also picked up a couple of tops for a few pounds in Primark. It was a necessary splurge though as I’ve been spending much of my time pulling my tops down to stretch over as usually the couple of tops I own that are long enough are always in the wash when I need to go anywhere.
So I’ve come home feeling reasonably cheerful, but pretty shattered.
Anyway, I best get on and get the rest of shopping ordered as it’s Nin’s birthday on Thursday and I need to get a few things done tomorrow.
(Slings'n'things)
Poor you having to deal with such an awful LEA. I’ve been really lucky so far, and my officer is pretty supportive of home-ed.
Though having read both yours and Kris’ accounts of your LEA it’s made me realise how lucky we are here.
I hope it all works out okay, and they accept the report and leave you to it.
Sounds as if you had a nice shop
Hope all’s well with the baby and the Braxton Hicks have settled down.
Comment by Emma — October 25, 2005 @ 6:26 pm
mmm I hope the LEA will be suitably humble / apologetic - humph can hope. Why on earth would they think your report is lies?
Comment by stefndawniy — October 26, 2005 @ 1:12 am
I hope you can get the LEA situation sorted out, shopping sounds good, have a nice break this week.
Comment by Amanda — October 26, 2005 @ 9:28 am