This blog post was written on 3/7/2020

Well fantastic news from camp Charlie! Sunday, I wrote a rather long email to the SEND manager of our local LA. Expressing the difficulties, between lack of communication and frustration with time limits. It has really taken it’s toll, and I think a lot could of been avoided.

Well Tuesday I got the most amazing email, it was very late…. definitely passed 10pm!! I’d had a crap day because the clutch had gone on my car. But this email, a response to Sunday’s email stated that after a review of Charlie’s case it was decided that Holly House was actually not a suitable provision for Charlie. Well I did say!!!!! So all the stress, energy, negativity has been for nothing! It is really frustrating, however, the war is not over. I still need to plod on with the case and even go as far as tribunal in October.

This is because, actually although they have taken HH away they still haven’t agreed HG! What! Yep! So now they have zero solutions and they can not give to me a provision or an alternative, and are not agreeing to my placement either. It is all very time consuming and it kills my energy it really does, I feel so mentally drained and I am so exhausted by it all.

I have had to prove my income, savings, wages, benefits and identity for the solicitors that will act on our behalf and when I get confirmation of this, I will share it online. Because it’s so so so important to share knowledge and resources and if it’s free then even better!! This makes me so happy when I find free stuff, as our roles as parent carers are so difficult. I also believe in transparency when sharing our journey.

Another piece of good news is I have been accepted onto the SENDIASS Advisory Board. It’s a volunteer opportunity but I hope to really make a difference to the way that the LA conduct their operations and remember it is there to out the children’s needs first. This is for them after all, and if anything I am incredibly passionate about my children and family. Yvonne Newbold’s book is very insightful.

University is great, I’m onto the last stretch now, just re-structuring the dissertation, a mere 15,000 words on parental abduction and domestic abuse. It’s due in on the 24th of August. And my ideal plan would see, me booking a week away with the children and the dogs so that we can really truly relax. However, I don’t know if this will be possible! And it really does feel like too far in the future. What would be nice is a £2000 prize win and a late booking, if someone can arrange that I will love you forever.

And I still have to sort my car!! What a headache.

As ever, stay safe!

Georgina x