On top of this helpful comment from Kath, it is a summary of NEEDS within an
HE context which the assessment should show, and which the LEA should be
really interested in, the needs assessment is the important element, a
doctor's letter confirming the impairment should surely be enough. There is
always a danger when figures such as percentages are rigidly applied to
human beings.
The assessment undertaken to determine this arbitrary figure of 8 or 14% has
little bearing on how an individual functions in HE surely?
I notice from your title your area of work is in mental health, we are
finding difficulty with some LEA's in convincing them of the consequences of
chronic mental ill health in HE.
Chris
disabled but unsure of the percentage, just enough to get a green card all
those years ago!
-----Original Message-----
From: Katherine Henderson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 9:32 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: 8% Disabled
Fiona
It's not a decision I'd like to defend in Court! There isn't a definition
of disability in the Student Support Regs and there is no guidance which
ever suggests that we should refer to a Benefits Agency definition. The
notes do say that LEAs should consider all cases where extra costs are
incurred in studying because of a physical disability or specific learning
difficulty. If you feel this is the case and you have the LEA's decision in
writing, it may be worth asking DfES for their opinion - the Student Suport
team in Darlington can be contacted on 01325 392822. They can't give you a
definite answer but may be able to advise on how they feel the case should
be treated. This may give weight to the discussion with the LEA.
Kath
Manchester LEA - Student Support
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