As a former children's advocate, my first thoughts were to ensure measures were put in place for her to have her say and to help her to stay put. However, the harsh reality is that many local authorities find themselves making significant slashes in children's services budgets. Ideally, we'd never want to move a child purely for financial reasons, but the world is changing.
You will be seeking reassurance that the local provision now being proposed can meet the needs of this young woman - it might be that a year ago the local provision could not meet that need, but perhaps the position has changed. If so, you could help her to be positive about what may yet become a good move. Can you fight for some conditions around the move rather than opposing it? These might include a prior introduction to the new school accompanied by a trusted teacher at her current school or establishing what is making her happy now and ensuring these things are transferred or set up anew.
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