All about Jodie.

by **claire** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:43 am

From Sandra

Meet my beautiful daughter, Jodie. Jodie was born 13 weeks prematurely
and is disabled. She has Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy.

Parents of children with Special needs have to fight hard to
get the education their children deserve. Our LEA has closed all
schools but one and considers this school adequate, despite clear
documentary evidence that this is not the case. Parents are forced into
a tribunal system that claims to be independent, and must fund the
fight themselves. We are forced to fundraise endlessly, to place our
children in a school outside the LEA area, that has a proven track
record in improving the lives of children with Cerebral Palsy, allowing
them to fulfil their potential in life.

Please consider signing our petition to the prime minister
asking that all Local Education Authorities should be made to ensure
the parent's wishes and child's needs come before any financial
considerations. Please also consider making a donation to help Jodie
stay at Paces, the school that has really made a difference to the
quality of her life.

Please visit and sign the guest book. And, above all, don't
forget to visit the Events and latest news page to see what we have
planned for future events.

http://www.jodiesappeal.co.uk/index.php