lightlady

I don't know what you put into google but if you enter Parents alliance against academies you will find more information.

Do you really think that all the provision provided by any LEA can be bought in by a school for less money? All SEN provision including cost of assessing children will have to be bought from private providers. Local education authorities provide educational psychologist support, a service essential for statutory assessment for statementing. This will have to be funded directly by the school. In service training for teaching staff will also have to be bought in. I hope all parents at Dulwich Hamlet will think seriously about Academy status. Things may not be perfect now but they could be a good deal worse for children who need extra support.

Thank you for your reply but does the health visiting service only encompass the post natal period? I do lots of work with behavioural issues with toddlers and older children. My training has included in depth study of child development and behaviour management. Does anyone use the local service for these areas?

This makes me feel very sad that such a valuable service has reached such a low in the public estimation. However I feel the criticism is valid and it is this which makes we want to offer the calibre of service which families need and have a right to. However would people be prepared to pay for this service?

I am so sorry that you felt so isolated at this critical time. I do hope things are improving. Thank you for your feedback

I am a very experienced health visitor who is becoming frustrated at not being able to offer a personalized service to families. Do you think there is a market for a private health visiting service which would provide continuity and one to one advice and support?