When schools say let's wait and see
“Wait and see” is often used in schools to delay SEND support. Learn the difference between structured monitoring and inaction, and the exact questions you should ask to protect your child.
The African Parent
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This is exactly it. We were told to “wait and see” for months while things got worse. By the time support was mentioned, my child was already struggling emotionally. Thank you African Parent for raising this. How can we share this more widely?
“Wait and see” is often used in schools to delay SEND support. Learn the difference between structured monitoring and inaction, and the exact questions you should ask to protect your child.
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