Secondary school recommendations and advice

[mawat]

Good afternoon,

My husband and I will be moving back to East Dulwich this December after 14 years overseas. We are returning with our two children and have no experience or knowledge where schooling in the area is concerned. My son is starting high school and this is where I need advice. I am in the process of completing the 'In year' application form and am required to include my first choice of school.

My son is very sporty and battles with academics due to concentration issues that have been diagnosed as ADHD.

I would appreciate any advice on SE22 schools that are suited to ADHD. Whilst he manages currently without additional tuition or support, his current school are aware and supportive as required.

Lastly, what support do Southwark offer for ADHD when it comes to schooling and the placement of? Is it worth highlighting to them with supporting information in the application?

Many Thanks in advance!

[Soylent Green]

My daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed in Year 8 by CAMHS. She has achieved really well at Kingsdale, which does offer sports scholarships too. However, as she responded well to medication and has performed above expected standard, she has not required any additional support at school. I therefore cannot comment on what support is provided, other than extra time in exams and the opportunity to take tests in a different setting. I am a member of an ADHD FB group for parents of children with ADHD, and it seems that at secondary school there is not the kind of support given at primary. As for local authority support, this comes from CAMHS (Child and young Adult Mental Health Service, which is based at Sunshine House in Camberwell. You GP can refer you. CAMHS deals with medication and counselling. I think they get involved with school SENDCOs for children with an EHCP (education and health care plan). I hope this helps.