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Topics of the day:
1. Skype Sessions and Signature for DSA
2. dsa provision for masters and distance learning (4)
3. UCL FREE Event - Why do we hold separate Paralympic and Olympic events?
4. Info Required on Good Domiciliary Care Agencies
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:11:47 +0100
From: Howard Coakley <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Skype Sessions and Signature for DSA
Hi all.
We are currently looking into one-to-one sessions using Skype so that we can help students whilst not on campus.
I have previously read that this is permitted but wonder how an 'electronic signature' might be obtained in order for us to invoice for DSA payment.
Is anyone doing this? If so, how does it work in practice?
Many thanks.
Howard. (Sessional Dyslexia Tutor).
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:26 +0100
From: Naomi Burgess <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
I have a client who has not previously had dsa for any degree. They are following a distance learning masters. They have been told that there is no DSA provision for (a) masters level (b) students following distance learning. It is not my experience that DSA is unavailable at higher levels i.e masters/mphil/phd.
Does anyone have any advice as to whether this is correct and/or how to get some support.
thanx
Naomi Burgess Educational Psychologist
MSc EdPsych. C.Psychol.AFBPsS
Chartered BPS HPC Registered: PYL03146
89 Bedford Road, East Finchley, London N2 9DB
Tel: 020 8444 1594.
Mob: 0781 425 9134
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:13:45 +0100
From: Tony Stevens <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
Hi Naomi
Postgraduate students are usually eligible for DSAs. The problem could with the course itself if it is not a 'designated' postgraduate course (courses will usually be 'designated' if they are provided by a UK HEI which is maintained or assisted by public funds).
Not all distance learning courses are designated and especially distance learning Masters courses run by private institutions would be less likely to qualify. SFE maintains a list of 'designated' postgraduate courses provided by private institutions and this should be checkable though the practitioners helpline www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/about-us/contact-us.aspx<http://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/about-us/contact-us.aspx>
Sometimes there is a grey area with the distance-learning part e.g. the criteria might say that the student should 'attend' the institution but this can be got around if you can show that it's disability-related reasons that prevent actual attendance.
I think the devil will be in the detail of the individual circumstances. You (or the student directly) would be welcome to contact the Disability Rights UK student helpline 0800 328 5050 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to look into it with a bit more information.
Regards
Tony Stevens
From: Naomi Burgess [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 June 2012 13:00
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
I have a client who has not previously had dsa for any degree. They are following a distance learning masters. They have been told that there is no DSA provision for (a) masters level (b) students following distance learning. It is not my experience that DSA is unavailable at higher levels i.e masters/mphil/phd.
Does anyone have any advice as to whether this is correct and/or how to get some support.
thanx
Naomi Burgess Educational Psychologist
MSc EdPsych. C.Psychol.AFBPsS
Chartered BPS HPC Registered: PYL03146
89 Bedford Road, East Finchley, London N2 9DB
Tel: 020 8444 1594.
Mob: 0781 425 9134
www.naomiburgess.com
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Naomi is a chartered educational psychologist with over 30 years' experience. She works with both children and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. She consults with two major charities supporting children and families with special educational needs. She is published in her field and has taught in schools, colleges and university.
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:01:30 +0000
From: John Conway <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
All OU students are distance learners yet they get DSAs. You might want to get the HEI to contact SFE and argue the case if the course is a recognised one, I've just done that [successfully] for one of our students when SFE said it wasn't a recognised course.
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John
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Royal Agricultural College
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Sent: 11 June 2012 2:14 PM
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Subject: Re: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
Hi Naomi
Postgraduate students are usually eligible for DSAs. The problem could with the course itself if it is not a 'designated' postgraduate course (courses will usually be 'designated' if they are provided by a UK HEI which is maintained or assisted by public funds).
Not all distance learning courses are designated and especially distance learning Masters courses run by private institutions would be less likely to qualify. SFE maintains a list of 'designated' postgraduate courses provided by private institutions and this should be checkable though the practitioners helpline www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/about-us/contact-us.aspx<http://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/about-us/contact-us.aspx>
Sometimes there is a grey area with the distance-learning part e.g. the criteria might say that the student should 'attend' the institution but this can be got around if you can show that it's disability-related reasons that prevent actual attendance.
I think the devil will be in the detail of the individual circumstances. You (or the student directly) would be welcome to contact the Disability Rights UK student helpline 0800 328 5050 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to look into it with a bit more information.
Regards
Tony Stevens
From: Naomi Burgess [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 June 2012 13:00
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
I have a client who has not previously had dsa for any degree. They are following a distance learning masters. They have been told that there is no DSA provision for (a) masters level (b) students following distance learning. It is not my experience that DSA is unavailable at higher levels i.e masters/mphil/phd.
Does anyone have any advice as to whether this is correct and/or how to get some support.
thanx
Naomi Burgess Educational Psychologist
MSc EdPsych. C.Psychol.AFBPsS
Chartered BPS HPC Registered: PYL03146
89 Bedford Road, East Finchley, London N2 9DB
Tel: 020 8444 1594.
Mob: 0781 425 9134
www.naomiburgess.com<http://www.naomiburgess.com>
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Naomi is a chartered educational psychologist with over 30 years' experience. She works with both children and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. She consults with two major charities supporting children and families with special educational needs. She is published in her field and has taught in schools, colleges and university.
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We are now Disability Rights UK - formed through a merger of Disability Alliance, National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) and The Royal Association for Disability Rights (Radar).
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Disability Rights UK, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF Telephone 020 7250 3222, Fax 020 7250 0212, Textphone 18001 020 7250 3222
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:54:07 +0000
From: "Bharadva, Sonal" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: UCL FREE Event - Why do we hold separate Paralympic and Olympic events?
For info - UCL will be holding the following event:
Why do we hold separate Paralympic and Olympic events?<http://events.ucl.ac.uk/event/event:zcr-gzpcdply-fxc81h/> (click on the title to book) Monday 13 August, 6.30 - 9pm Lecture followed by drinks reception
Why should a Paralympian be different from an Olympian? It has been argued that Paralympic sports should be included within the Olympic Games, with some sports open to both Olympian and Paralympian athletes. On the other hand, perhaps the distinctiveness of Paralympian athletes is something to be celebrated and the separation should be maintained. This panel discussion, chaired by Professor Nick Tyler CBE (UCL Civil Engineering) discusses whether we should incorporate the two events into a single Olympic Games which is open to all.
Panellists include:
Dr P David Howe, former Paralympian and Senior Lecturer in Anthropology of Sport at Loughborough University Prof Nora Groce, Director of the Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre Mark Dyer, Accessible Transport Manager at the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority To find out information about UCL's full programme of events to mark the Olympics and Paralympics please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/london/olympics<http://dmtrk.net/t/GTF-RZ29-5N5SE3-ASPW2-1/c.aspx>
Best Wishes,
Sonal
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:54:14 +0100
From: David Filmer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Info Required on Good Domiciliary Care Agencies
Dear Colleagues,
Every year we are asked by prospective students' social services if we know of domiciliary care service providers that could support their students while at university. Up until now we have not maintained any list of agencies as we have no way to check the credentials of agencies we hear about and believe that the remit for this provision lies clearly with them. However we are increasingly finding that our students are getting a bum-deal out of the care system with ineffective care packages relying on local care agencies that can only supply care at prearranged times. Given that students' social and study routines vary dramatically from day to day, reliance on care at fixed times is rarely convenient and can in some cases dramatically curtail a student's quality of life. So, we are now looking to maintain a list of care agencies that we can potentially refer students/social workers to. We would be grateful for contact details of any agencies (especially those providing live-in support) that your students may be using and for whom you know the support has worked well.
With many thanks,
David
David Filmer, Disability Officer,
Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre, DCQE, University of Portsmouth, Nuffield Centre, St Michael's Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2ED
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:35:54 +0100
From: J Fox <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
When you say they have been told that they are not eligible for DSA, who said that? Only SFE, Social Work Bursaries or the appropriate research council can say yes or no.
I have assessed many Post Grad (MA, MSc, MBNA, Phd etc) students with approval for DSA funding. (All?) Research councils now require students to apply for support through their HEI and unfortunately not all staff in HEI who may be approached by a student know the procedure. They are sometimes surprised to find that they have to pay for a needs assessment.
However, most PG students' DSAs will be gunded by SFE or Social Work Bursaries.
J
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From: Naomi Burgess <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: dsa provision for masters and distance learning
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Monday, 11 June, 2012, 13:00
I have a client who has not previously had dsa for any degree. They are following a distance learning masters. They have been told that there is no DSA provision for (a) masters level (b) students following distance learning. It is not my experience that DSA is unavailable at higher levels i.e masters/mphil/phd.
Does anyone have any advice as to whether this is correct and/or how to get some support.
thanx
Naomi Burgess Educational Psychologist
MSc EdPsych. C.Psychol.AFBPsS
Chartered BPS HPC Registered: PYL03146
89 Bedford Road, East Finchley, London N2 9DB
Tel: 020 8444 1594.
Mob: 0781 425 9134
www.naomiburgess.com
[log in to unmask]
Naomi is a chartered educational psychologist with over 30 years' experience. She works with both children and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. She consults with two major charities supporting children and families with special educational needs. She is published in her field and has taught in schools, colleges and university.
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