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Why does the school keep saying everything is fine when it isn’t?
When your child is struggling and the school keeps insisting that “things are going well,” it can feel surreal. Parents often leave meetings wondering whether they and the school are describing the same child, the same classroom, or even the same…
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Am I obligated to send my child to school if they have been harmed there?
Many parents feel frightened to keep their child home from school, even when the child is clearly distressed or traumatised. Families are often told that school attendance is mandatory and may worry that lawyers or child protection authorities will intervene if their child…
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Why do schools say “behaviour” instead of disability?
When parents raise concerns about disability-related needs, schools sometimes respond by describing the issue as “behaviour.” A child who is overwhelmed may be described as oppositional. A child who shuts down may be described as unmotivated. A child who struggles with transitions may…
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Why does my kid melt down every day after school if they’re “fine”?
It’s common for a child to appear “fine” (or even unusually quiet, compliant, and capable) in the classroom—and then unravel after school with crying, anger, shutdown, or explosive behaviour at home. Clinicians and parent-support organisations often describe this as a release…
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Why do schools dismiss parent concerns about disability?
Parents often hear a similar response when they raise concerns about a child’s disability: “We support all students.” Schools may explain that everyone gets flexibility, everyone receives help with transitions, or that classroom strategies already support all learners. These responses are not…