>Some LEA's wont progress DSA's if HE1's arent filled in
> by a certain timescale either - regardless of when the
> Disability/difficulty arrises in a students course.
>
This is an important point - the Student Support Regulations specify that
the application for support must be submitted within 4 months of the first
day of the academic year. For August/September/October starters the first
day of the academic year is 1 September regardless of the actual date the
course started, so this means applications should be submitted by the end of
the calendar year. Otherwise the application can only be accepted if
circumstances justify extending the time limit - however if a disability or
a disability-related need arises later, and the student wouldn't otherwise
be entitled to any elements of student support, the use of discretion to
allow the application could be justified.
Paul
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