The Dogs B******s

And is 9 years old He's supposed to be home taught,but my sister is thick as pig-sh*t(so that wont work) My mum has told her hundreds of times to get him into school before its to late,but she doesn't/wont listen. What should we do?

Snazy

Is this serious?

The Dogs B******s

Very

Camoscooby

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Is it that your sister is not teaching him at all or just poorly?

brendy76

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Good save cause otherwise that would have been ironic

The Dogs B******s

A bit of both,the reason i've posted this is because my twins are having a party next sunday(6 year olds) but he's to scared to go,he has no social life(i know he's only 9)and no friends

Snazy

The only people that would act on that would usually be social services, but that's big step.
Sounds like something needs to be done though, and soon!

Camoscooby

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Perhaps try pursuing (if you havn't already) the social side of schooling aspect? Many life/social skills are developed on the playground/in the classrooms and with friends that cannot be taught by home schooling

J4CKO

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Young, dim, socially inept......


Sounds like he is ready for Scoobynet...

The Dogs B******s

My mum works for social services,its not down to them

Hysteria1983

I would have thought if she is not seen to be giving him a proper education, she could get into a lot of trouble.

Do they still do SAT's around this age?

If children have too many un authorised absences the mum gets a fine, even jail, but I'm not sure what the score is with home schooling.

If you are really concerned about his education maybe take a visit to your local sure start centre, they might be able to give you, or at least point you in the right direction of what your nephew should be doing.
He is still young, so going into mainstream schooling could still see him right. Leave it another two years and it will be very difficult to grasp things.

Is there a reason why your sister home schools him?

Hysteria1983

I would have thought if she is not seen to be giving him a proper education, she could get into a lot of trouble.

Do they still do SAT's around this age?

If children have too many un authorised absences mud patent/guardian gets a fine, even jail, but I'm not sure what the score is with home schooling.

If you are really concerned about his education maybe take a visit to your local sure start centre, they might be able to give you, or at least point you in the right direction of what your nephew should be doing.
He is still young, so going into mainstream schooling could still see him right. Leave it another two years and it will be very difficult to grasp things.

Is there a reason why your sister home schools him?

The Dogs B******s

Yes,because he was a premature baby(as our twins were)so they wrapped him up in cotton wool.

Stevesbluewrx

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I find reading this really upsetting to read to be honest.

The Services need to be made aware mate they really do. This will cause heart ache but think of your nephew's future.

Is there no way the poor little fella can visit your more often for you to take him to some form of social activity play centre of something? Just to bring him more to date with the world?

What has your sister said about this? Is she blocking herslef from the social aspects of life too? Why is this there must be a reason?

At 9 years old mate the lad needs to be let out into the open before he becomes a trapped soul.

I feel for you mate I really do.

Steve

Trout

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You can either contact your local Education Authority or if it comes to it OFSTED as I believe they have a responsibility to assess the competence of home schooling.

The Dogs B******s

He doesn't even exist to the education board(god know's how).As for visiting our house,he's never been here,because he won't be allowed/to scared to come.

r32

Oh my!
Its not about your sister getting into trouble, this is all about the life of your nephew. It is being seriously affected. A childs formative years are so important, although he's nine his whole life could be ruined. He wont be able to catch up already. Never mind his social skills.
There isnt much time, some one needs to contact the local education department as soon as possible. Do it anonymously if necessary.

Lee247

Much as it pains me to say this, you are going to have to upset your sister for the sake of her son.
He needs schooling and socialising. Poor little thing.
She probably doesn't realise the problems she is causing for him in later years.
You need to or get someone to contact the authorities to get him into school.
Good luck

The Dogs B******s

Being honest,i think the home schooling went out of the window years ago.

David Lock

Well tell her to find out whose responsibility it is.

There is always CAB of course. Or even a local school will know the ropes.

Is there a dad in the equation?

dl

Trout

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I guess what was behind my comment is that they or the LEA could find that officially.

fpan

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As others have said do something about it quick before it is too late, since your sister seems not to be in a position to understand the harm she is causing him
He could at least start school this year, better a bit late than never.

STi wanna Subaru

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Your sister wants doing for neglect and child abuse. stupid woman. I trust you've told her exactly how much of a selfish woman she is and a failure as a mother?

thesyn

Travellers?

brendy76

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That would certainly look crap on a CV, are they planning on secondary learning?

The Dogs B******s

Long story,but i wish i could

The Dogs B******s

No,but may as well be.

fpan

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Do something for the sake of your nephew, it is one of the worst things that can happen being locked up at home without education.

chocolate_o_brian

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Dude, this is REALLY not right. Even if mine and Nats baby was born prematurely, we would never dream of denying him/her an education and everything else socially that comes with it.

I don't want to sound harsh but is your sister of a naturally low IQ? Not just a little stubborn or selfish, I mean as in Forrest Gump intelligence. You have to do something about this otherwise the poor sod will grow without the necessary social skills and become a reclouse

Best of luck but you must tell someone and not just discuss it on here

JTaylor

Quite sad but, well done for having the guts to bring it up here. Next step is to take real action in the real world. I have a friend who's a department head and another who's the retired Dep. Head of my old Grammer School. PM if you wish and I'll put you in touch. They're good guys and would be happy to guide you without blowing the whistle. You have to act now.