Foxpack 2 7,848 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hi all. Me and the Mrs has been summoned to court for section 444 1a. Which is trauncy. But knowing that the pupil is off. Carries a 2,500 fine and /or 3months in jail.!! Now my son is severly dislexic and really struggles at school. So school put him in another school for struggling kids and bad kids. The poor lad was struggling and feeling trapped so keeped walking out. But walking home via a dual carriaway. He is 14 years old. Anyway now court are involved and we are up in 3 weeks. My Mrs is seriously flapping and reading all stories on the Internet about jail etc. Anyone else had same going on.. P. S my daughter has 100% attendance and is a straight A student. And also the last 3 weeks my son has been put on a placement fixing moterbikes, cars etc and hasn't missed a day.!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 See a brief, mate. Don't leave this to chance. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 my view is you need to get social services involved to fight it .i hope all goes well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,957 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 He has educational weaknesses, but obviously has strengths in other areas, practical skills, surely if encouraged to progress in these areas, he's confidence would grow and put him in a better place to tackle hes dislexia? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, waltjnr said: He has educational weaknesses, but obviously has strengths in other areas, practical skills, surely if encouraged to progress in these areas, he's confidence would grow and put him in a better place to tackle hes dislexia? They're being taking to court in three weeks. He needs a brief that specialises in these cases. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxpack 2 7,848 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 He is unreal at fixing moterbikes etc. Loves it. Mountain bikes he can strip and remake no probs. Set gears up etc. My Mrs keeped me in the dark. As she thought I was stressed enough with work. But I feel terrible that they couldn't talk to me. But she insisted that she deals we kids to do with school etc. But my Mrs is dropping to bits with worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 As said, do make sure that you get proper help. Also put together as much info as you can about the lads struggles, truancy, upheaval of moving school and, about his progress on the work placement - see if they'll give a reference on his attendance and behaviour. Let them know about your daughter so that they can see that you're not a 'Don't give a shit' parent. If you get the chance, let the court know that you know that your boy isn't cut out for mainstream education and, make it clear that his behaviour and the court case has had an effect on your missus. Also, it wouldn't hurt to ask the court for recommendations for help - they'll appreciate the sentiment and, they might just come up with something good. Good luck to you both and, to your boy 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, riohog said: my view is you need to get social services involved to fight it .i hope all goes well I'd tend to agree although that could take months and they might end up with someone that's worse than no one at all. He needs a brief that specialises in these cases and pretty damn quick. Anyone reading have any recommends through personal experience rather than intensive internet research? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxpack 2 7,848 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jonjon79 said: As said, do make sure that you get proper help. Also put together as much info as you can about the lads struggles, truancy, upheaval of moving school and, about his progress on the work placement - see if they'll give a reference on his attendance and behaviour. Let them know about your daughter so that they can see that you're not a 'Don't give a shit' parent. If you get the chance, let the court know that you know that your boy isn't cut out for mainstream education and, make it clear that his behaviour and the court case has had an effect on your missus. Also, it wouldn't hurt to ask the court for recommendations for help - they'll appreciate the sentiment and, they might just come up with something good. Good luck to you both and, to your boy Thanks a lot mate and will do. My Mrs has been reading a lot on Internet. And a few parents have been jailed.!! And she's frightened in case one of us get sent away. We are both hard working parents. Just in a bit of a pickle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, Foxpack 2 said: Thanks a lot mate and will do. My Mrs has been reading a lot on Internet. And a few parents have been jailed.!! And she's frightened in case one of us get sent away. We are both hard working parents. Just in a bit of a pickle. I reckon they probably reserve the fines and prison time for the council estate chavs that constantly make no effort to straighten out their kids mate. ........ I can't see a judge handing that out to a regular family that are trying - especially if they can see it'll have a detrimental effect. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Just say he's a gender free Muslim and they will stay well clear of him......... In all seriousness though is that how strict the laws have become, i used to truant quite often in the last couple of years at school and can't remember anything serious as punishment. How the hell can they fine or imprison you ffs? If a kid don't want to go to school a parent can't really make them at the end of the day. Edited July 31, 2018 by Kerny92 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxpack 2 7,848 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kerny92 said: Just say he's a gender free Muslim and Ifthey will stay clear of him......... In all seriousness though is that how strict the laws have become, i used to truent quite often in the last couple of years at school and can't remember anything serious as punishment. How the hell can they fine or imprison you ffs? If a kid don't want to go to school a parent can't really make them at the end of the day. I can fully understand about trauncy etc.. But the lad feels alone. And he classes himself as thick. So school etc is a nightmare. My Mrs also came to conclusion. If he's off she knows his safe. But as I've said this other spot gives him one to one and gives him time. And he loves it. But to little eto late. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 14 is a bad age to get hung up on things, keep a close eye on him or take him out of school and home school him. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,796 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 48 minutes ago, Foxpack 2 said: Hi all. Me and the Mrs has been summoned to court for section 444 1a. Which is trauncy. But knowing that the pupil is off. Carries a 2,500 fine and /or 3months in jail.!! Now my son is severly dislexic and really struggles at school. So school put him in another school for struggling kids and bad kids. The poor lad was struggling and feeling trapped so keeped walking out. But walking home via a dual carriaway. He is 14 years old. Anyway now court are involved and we are up in 3 weeks. My Mrs is seriously flapping and reading all stories on the Internet about jail etc. Anyone else had same going on.. P. S my daughter has 100% attendance and is a straight A student. And also the last 3 weeks my son has been put on a placement fixing moterbikes, cars etc and hasn't missed a day.!! Arrange for him to get a work placement, apprenticeship maybe working towards a qualification... They happy to bend over backwards for some kid to change gender..... Poor kids not happy in a classroom, shouldn't be forced to go to school if he struggling imo. Tell the cheeky cnuts you get him a home tutor for English math etc. Government are some clowns..... Send parents to jail and cause a family that much heartache.....out of touch fantasists. Proper cnuts. Hope you get it resolved with your lads needs being the priority 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,478 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 get a solicitor involved as soon as you can mate,just for your own piece of mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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