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Hi We have had similar student cases here - however if they have recent medical evidence / assessments stating that due to their condition they may, at times be unable to attend some lectures and the LEA are aware and support the student having a notetaker then we have allowed it. I must say though, if it became a situation where a student is going to be off for a long period of time then I would be inclined to discuss with the department the possibility of them providing all relevant handouts and lecture notes and save the DSA funds for when the student returns. Carrie --On 15 October 2002 13:52 +0100 Pat Culshaw <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I am looking for some advice, views or experience that some of you > may have had with regards to note takers being present when the > student is absent. > > The student in question has a medical condition which means that her > joints / mobility are / is affected from time to time and she is unable to > attend college. She has a note taker (funded through her DSA) and the > needs assessment strongly recommended that the note taker takes > notes even in her absence. This has resulted in some debate here. > I would be happy to hear from others who have experienced a similar > situation or even have a policy to cover such eventualities. > Many thanks > Pat > Patricia Culshaw > Special Needs Officer > Student Services > St.Mary's College > Waldegrave Road, > Strawberry Hill, > Twickenham > TW1 4SX > 020 8240 4353