Dear all,

Both Elaine and Barry's accounts of proceedings at the Skill conference are correct.  I have been in touch with the SLC this week to establish exactly when an announcement on the basis of Derek Ross's investigation will be made and am awaiting for confirmation.  As stated below it is due before the end of December.

Kind regards
Ellen


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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Elaine Shillcock
Sent: 19 December 2008 12:01
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Subject: Re: 10 hour review


Dear All

I was at the recent SKILL conference and I actually asked the original question to the SLC, which was 'in view of the fact the SLC is subject to the Disability Equality Duties under the DDA 2005, had they done an impact assessment on the "10-hour review rule"'?  Both Derek Ross, Deputy Chief Executive of the SLC and Chris Dunlop, Diversity Manager were present.   Other delegates then explained in more detail what was being said about the 10 hours and the message that had come across to the sector and hopw people were reacting and interpreting this generally, and the effects that it was already beginning to have.   Derek began to answer this, and he said that Chris had said that it wasn't something they should not have done.  He (Derek) went on to say that he would investigate this and that there would be a clear message from the SLC in respect  of this by the end of the year.  Somebody asked which year - either 2008 or the academic year 2008-09 and Derek confirmed that it would be by the end of December 2008.

I am fairly sure my recollection is an accurate representation of what was said, but please correct me if I am wrong.

have a great Christmas everybody.

from Elaine 


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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Bloor
Sent: 18 December 2008 12:24
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Subject: Re: 10 hour review

Dear all

In relation to this particular student we received an approval of recommendations following an assessment which gave a specialist study skills entitlement of 10 hours - "subject to review" - so although there are now a whole host of people saying its not true and never was and that it shouldn't have been said - depending on which meeting or conference was attended - the evidence I have on a piece of paper from SLC is that it has been implemented, or at least it has in relation to this student, and so to continue supporting him effectievly I have no alternative but to submit a review with a further recommendation for support.

Kind regards

Simon Bloor - Access SUMMIT

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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
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Sent: 17 December 2008 16:19
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Subject: Re: 10 hour review

Dear all,

Is this currently an actual requirement - have SLC required this to happen and if so where is this documented?

Sorry if I have missed something obvious - but I did place a query earlier about the formal status and notification of the requirements of the SLC - where is the formal documentation and requirement for the changes. Currently the only item I have been pointed to is an FAQ webpage.

We appear to be working in the dark. I am finding it very hard to update business plans and formal procedural manuals with no concrete point of reference.

Regards
carol

Carol Thomas, Head of Learning Support Services Learning and Teaching Institute University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester, CH1 4BJ
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>>> Bryan Jones <[log in to unmask]> 17/12/2008 16:07 >>>
As it is as you say a student funded through SLC (Student Finance Direct in Darlington), suggest send the review to SFD along with a recommendation / request for additional sessions.  With the recommendation based on and supported by the evidence that you are presenting in the review.  Similar to as one would for a DSA Needs assessment. Perhaps best not to go too overboard with the recommendation for additional sessions, as further review at a later date, appropriate to the case, perhaps ought to be carried out.

Bryan Jones,
Manager, Disability Support Services
& North London Regional Access Centre,
Middlesex University
Tel: 020 8411 5366


-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Bloor
Sent: 17 December 2008 15:21
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Subject: 10 hour review

Dear colleagues

We have just completed our first 10 hour review for a student funded via the SLC - as required by them...does anyone have any idea at all where we should send it or who we should tell???

Many thanks

Simon Bloor - Access SUMMIT