I would like to lend support to what Kath and Steve say, because I find the
LEA's I have had had personal contact with, on behalf of dyslexic students,
respond positively to clarification of an individual's case.
One point of contention however and apparent lack of overall agreement
between LEA's and the DfES, seems to be the awarding or not of a book
allowance for dyslexic students. Most LEA's award book allowances for
"essential texts" but not all; some have been persuaded to change their
minds; some have not! I continue to argue the case on an individual basis
as the need arises, and when necessary, enclose a useful copy of a letter
from the DfES that supports my reasons!
Catherine
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>Yes, we do "use our discretion" when we're in possession of the facts.
>Although there is a tendency to think that LEA officers come from another
>planet, we don't actually have strong psychic powers.
>
>Surely it would be better for there to be stronger channels of
>communication between disability officers, assessors and LEA officers,
>instead of this barrier that seems to lead to the suggestion of
>bureaucratic appeals and judicial reviews at every verse end. The people
>that lose out from this are, inevitably, the disabled students we're all
>supposed to be trying to support.
>
>I'll get off my soap box now
>
>Kath
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