Dear Phil If you haven't already been made aware of this document the TTA have recently published very useful guidance on this matter 'Able to teach': http://www.tta.gov.uk/php/read.php?sectionid=262&articleid=1792 Mike Wray National Co-ordinator National Disability Team The Open University in the North West 351 Altrincham Road Manchester, M22 4UN Tel 0161 955 6930 Fax 0161 945 3356 email: [log in to unmask]