Angie Matthias of Chesterton, Staffs, says she's been forced to quit her job to homeschool and now worries about paying bills. She warns the system "could break families down"
The main conceptual idea is the systemic failure to adequately support autistic children's education.
Angie Matthias's experience highlights how inadequate access to education for autistic children can force families into difficult circumstances. Her son, rejected by 15 schools despite an Education, Health and Care Plan outlining his needs, has left her no choice but to quit her job to homeschool. This emphasizes the lack of suitable educational options and the burden placed on parents who are expected to meet their child's needs without sufficient support from the education system.
The article suggests that Staffordshire County Council's overruling of Angie's concerns, despite the legal framework in place, further illustrates the systemic issue.
The main conceptual idea is the systemic failure to adequately support autistic children's education. Angie Matthias's experience highlights how inadequate access to education for autistic children can force families into difficult circumstances. Her son, rejected by 15 schools despite an Education, Health and Care Plan outlining his needs, has left her no choice but to quit her job to homeschool. This emphasizes the lack of suitable educational options and the burden placed on parents who are expected to meet their child's needs without sufficient support from the education system. The article suggests that Staffordshire County Council's overruling of Angie's concerns, despite the legal framework in place, further illustrates the systemic issue.
