The Council's Waiting List
Many children in Hertfordshire are still waiting for a suitable school or the support they were promised. This project will make that visible. Each child will be shown as a simple tile on the wall below so families can share what is really happening.
Real Stories from Hertfordshire
There are currently 15 real stories shared by parents in Hertfordshire, with more due to published soon. Together, they show how long children have been left waiting for the right support or school place. Click or tap a tile to read more.
Not in school
Anonymous
3 yrs at a school that couldn’t meet his needs has DESTROYED his mental health.
Waiting since September 2022
Age: 12-15
In the wrong school
K, aged 6
Waiting for a special school
Waiting since January 2025
Age: 5-7
Other
J, age 16
No support in College.
Waiting since February 2024
Age: 16-18
In school but support missing
R, age 9
In school, but the EHCP doesn’t reflect their needs.
Waiting since May 2024
Age: 8-11
Other
T’s mum, age 4
Still waiting for support before school even starts.
Waiting since October 2024
Age: 0-4
Forced home education
S, Age 13
Forced to home educate
Waiting since November 2023
Age: 12-15
Add Your Story
Use our simple form to add a tile. Share a few words, choose an image that says something about your child. Your submission will remain anonymous. We will only ask for an email address. No personal details of the child are needed.
Share Your StoryAbout This Page
This page is a public record of children in Hertfordshire still waiting for the right school or support. Each tile above shows a real child and a small part of their story.
Parents can share their own story too. You don’t need to name your child or upload a photo. You can choose something that represents them, like a favourite place, object or interest.
What you can share
Not in school
In school part-time
In school but support missing
In the wrong school
Forced home education
Excluded or off-rolled