[Hope Springs]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Harvey has been statemented, the name of the school he has to attend is named on the statement.
Not sure how much say or choice a parent has in this situation.

Depends on the needs that are on the statement. If the child has such needs that can only be met by specific schools whatever... but either way, they are entitled (statemented or not) to a place in the best school for their needs, closest to their home address.. If the nearest school able to accommodate Harvey is 50 miles from his home then I think the government should pay for the transport to get him there.
Personally however, if I had 40 Million in the bank, and had to send my child on a 100 mile round trip journey to school every single day, I would pull him out of school and I would pay for a private tutor for him in the home.