See below. This obviously has implications for all students, not just
those with disabilities. It also highlights the importance of making
courses available in both full- and part-time modes rather than limiting
the funding to the student by only offering it as f/t.
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 16:45:27 +0100 (BST)
From: A E Preston <[log in to unmask]>
To: L Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Full-time/Part-time study
When a course is modular and may be taken either as part-time or full-time
then a student who opts for the part-time route even after starting as a
full-time student will be entitled to JSA. This decision of the Court of
Appeal (Chief Adjudication Officer v Webber 1 July 1997) could be of
importance in deciding on the way in which courses are offered. If the
course is unambiguously defined as "full-time" then the question of
entitlement to benefit cannot arise. If, however, the course is offered
as available for part-time study then a student may claim benefit.
We wondered whether this would be worth your discussing with academics.
Judith & Albert
Albert Preston Tel: +44 1225 826744
e.mail A E [log in to unmask] Fax: +44 1225 323904
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