ExSurveyor

MM, I understand where you are coming from, but, and it is a very big but. When you and I were at school, Special Needs consisted of the remedial class, everyone lumped in together. That was a cruel and heartless policy that did nothing positive for those pupils. Then we had 'progress' My eldest son who is now 43 was eventually diagnosed as severely dyslexic. At age 9 his primary school had no specialist teaching, the headteacher thought dyslexic was a middle class parents excuse for a stupid child. They said he couldn't stay. Eventually, after ambushing the Director of Education at a meeting we were told to find a specialist school and the County would pay. We travelled across southern England and visited 6 schools out of area. They ranged from dreadful to awful. By chance I was surveying in Margate, next to a boarding school for dyslexia. He started two weeks late. I can't describe the impact it had on all of us taking a 9 year old to boarding school every week. It was heartbreaking and it was the worst decision we have ever made. He made his money by the age of 40 in property development, and now lives a quiet frugal life doing a bit of fitness training. My second son was also diagnosed as dyslexic 4 years later. He was able to operate in a mainstream school as he had a very high IQ. He needed some adjustments to his teaching but struggled through. He is now a qualified surveyor. They both survived the system but it certainly scarred them, the oldest one more so. My granddaughter is about to take her exams at 16. We have been trying to get her dyslexia assessment completed for 6 years, finally, two weeks before her exams start it comes through. She will now be given extra time for each exam. My grandson was finally diagnosed with severe anxiety, this took 4 years. We had a private assessment done two years ago but the school were reluctant to accept it in case we had caused bias. The Local Authority assessment, when it came was identical. He needs an Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis as it is clear he is on the autistic spectrum. This was started in year 4 at primary school. He is just finishing year 8. The first lot of paperwork was lost, the eventual conclusion sat on someone's desk for 14 months, then finally they decided he didn't have enough points to go further. This was without any trained professional seeing him. His Psychiatrist has now demanded he is assessed. The waiting list is over 2 years. At this rate he will also be leaving secondary school before they complete it. His school is outstanding and are going above and beyond as they recognise his incredible potential. They make allowances for his start time to avoid crowded situations, if he is overwhelmed he knows he can go to the support unit. He is thriving despite the lack of support from the LEA. The biggest problem is that parents are now quick to jump on the ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Mental Health bandwagon as an excuse for poor parenting and undisciplined children. This is swamping an already overstretched service and denying help to those who really need it. All of a sudden it is fashionable for actor types to claim that they have been diagnosed in their late forties and fifties with ADHD and that helps them understand their lives. Really, they are successful, it hasn't held them back. These spurious, latest fashion/ trends and claims by some parents and celebrities devalue the diagnosis for those children who are suffering and being held back in the education system. I will admit that I struggle with the recent gender identity crisis despite having a niece who has fully transitioned to a nephew. This happened 10 years ago when they were 18 and he has had no second thoughts. I worry that some rash decisions might be made. My concern generally is that the rush to label everyone as having special needs as a cover for inadequate parenting will damage the chances of genuine students who need the limited services available. It is a bit like A and E, they are swamped because everyone feels the need to go in for everything, parents no longer put a plaster on young Johnny themselves, they demand that they see a doctor and have an x-ray. An ambulance is called for every minor ailment because it is easier than driving or getting a bus to hospital. Then we wonder why strokes and heart attacks have to wait for paramedics.

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The combined width is 20', without measuring the width of the river I would guestimate we are no more than 15% Never had anything approaching a near miss even by a stag boat .

Strange that they allow double mooring on their sites but after 6 years of occasionally double mooring my small boat next to Whitey on a very wide section of the Yare a ranger recently asked if I was leaving it there as it might be a hazard. The section of river is over 60' wide. 😎 Must be a new recruit as the rangers usually refer to it as my extension and have never had a problem.

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Welcome to the forum Will.

I might have to change your name to Aquaman 😁 Glad you are ok.

Yes, Let's get back on track please. 👍

Good afternoon all, Please be aware that the Brave Futures Dragon Boat Challenge will be taking place on the River Wensum between Lady Julian bridge and Foundry bridge on Saturday 27 April 2024 between 10:00hrs and 14:00hrs. The river remains open to navigation however boaters should expect delays while the races take place. Please follow instructions given by the safety vessels and Ranger patrols. Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

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Welcome to the forum. If you are looking for the southern broads then Brundall Gardens Marina at Brundall would suit you. All the facilities you need and WiFi. If you have another base and leave the boat occasionally then you wouldn't be classed as a residential boater.

There is a programme on Radio 4 now, inside health, It is on insomnia. It should be available on catch up.

Printed out and laminated, thank you.

Welcome Sean and Ben to the forum.

Anything will seem unexciting compared to yesterday 😁

He moved to Australia 10 years ago 😂

There is a flood warning on the Yare for tonight and tomorrow.

Agreed, It is best left as confidential until any prospective purchasers wish to announce it publicly.

to the forum. Will Kirby is excellent Freshwater Marine Services 12 The Chase, Blofield, Norwich Norfolk, NR13 4LZ Tel: 01603 717355E-mail: info@freshwatermarine.co.uk

A reminder, Please don't disclose on open forum where someone is moored. That is for them to say if they wish.

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Welcome to the forum Monday. It is always interesting to get views and memories on the hire fleets, old and new.