[senco-forum] SEN funding changes

Are any other LAs doing this change when there is no provision on the

On 02/12/06 11:22, "WrayJanice Wray" <jwwray14 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Are any other LAs doing this change when there is no provision on the
> statement - no hours, equipment etc - or is it just Herts LA ?

As far as I'm aware the relevant legislation hasn't changed, nor has there
been any case law that might support such a position. The duties of Local
Education Authorities to specify and quantify provision on statements
continue.

I hope it's solely Herts and not the thin end of any wedge-type things.

(Er, of course I'd rather that all LEAs properly carried out their duties to
children.)

Others on the list may be able to offer contact names/numbers for DfES
regional SEN team people that concerned individuals could contact - not
necessarily whistle-blowing, but (perhaps) asking if there has been any
change in guidance (or whatever) since they have noticed with concern these
blanks in recent statements.

Or one could make a similar phone call to such as IPSEA or ACE. I understand
that both charities speak with the DfES at higher levels.

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) web-site <http://www.ace-ed.org.uk>
ACE general advice line: 0808 800 5793.

The Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA) website is at
<www.ipsea.org.uk>
Their advice line can be contacted  on 0800 018 4016.
Their usual hours are Mon-Thu 10-4 & 7-9 and Fri 10-4.

Regards, Mike
-- 
Mike Boyd <mike at green43.demon.co.uk>