Does anyone have any experience of requesting an LEA to fund an assessment
of needs and to have been refused?
I wrote to a C.C. requesting an A of N for a dyslexic student.It's normal
practice here now since I feel the student gets a better level of service
etc etc.To date I've not had a request refused---indeed as you'll all know
some LEA's demand these reports. The dept. head told me he will accept the
recommendations from the Ed. Pysch's report which were very general eg a PC.
My argument is which PC etc. I know we can provide info to a degree but I'm
of the opinion that a suitably qualified person is appropriate. If my Ed.
Pysch had not included these general recommendations I don't think the LEA
could have argued this point but it is quite helpful for students who can't
have an A of N for whatever reason.
Anyway broadly speaking he argued that he saw no reason to pay for something
twice ( he didn't pay for the dyslexia rep. ) and also he didn't see it as
being necessary. In addition being 'the guardian of the public purse ' he
didn't consider this a worthwhile use of funds in this case ?!!! Apparently
too many colleges were charging exorbitant rates for this work.
Is this usual? Certainly I've not had one refused before. Eventually he
agreed to pay for an agreed amount of hours and to ensure the student isn't
without his equipment for any longer, I've agreed---- but this took
persistent arguing to get this far.
Comments please........
Karen Robson UWIC
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