> Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 15:37:28 +0100
> Subject: Assessments of Needs
> From: "Robson, Karen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
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We have had this happen on occasion, usually when final year students
are involved and frequently with one particular Authority although I
have come up against it with others.
Alison Courtney
> Does anyone have any experience of requesting an LEA to fund an assessment
> of needs and to have been refused?
>
> I wrote to a C.C. requesting an A of N for a dyslexic student.It's normal
> practice here now since I feel the student gets a better level of service
> etc etc.To date I've not had a request refused---indeed as you'll all know
> some LEA's demand these reports. The dept. head told me he will accept the
> recommendations from the Ed. Pysch's report which were very general eg a PC.
> My argument is which PC etc. I know we can provide info to a degree but I'm
> of the opinion that a suitably qualified person is appropriate. If my Ed.
> Pysch had not included these general recommendations I don't think the LEA
> could have argued this point but it is quite helpful for students who can't
> have an A of N for whatever reason.
> Anyway broadly speaking he argued that he saw no reason to pay for something
> twice ( he didn't pay for the dyslexia rep. ) and also he didn't see it as
> being necessary. In addition being 'the guardian of the public purse ' he
> didn't consider this a worthwhile use of funds in this case ?!!! Apparently
> too many colleges were charging exorbitant rates for this work.
>
> Is this usual? Certainly I've not had one refused before. Eventually he
> agreed to pay for an agreed amount of hours and to ensure the student isn't
> without his equipment for any longer, I've agreed---- but this took
> persistent arguing to get this far.
> Comments please........
> Karen Robson UWIC
>
Alison Courtney
South West Regional Access Centre
Room 8, Babbage Building
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth, PL4 8AA
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a forum for those supporting students
with mental health difficulties in HE
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