[senco-forum] Statement Question

I'm a special needs teacher looking for advice on behalf of a friend.

On 26/06/07 08:14, "sue keavy" <suekeavy at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I'm a special needs teacher looking for advice on behalf of a friend.
> They have a son who had a statement issued by one London borough, they have
> been out of the country for 2 years and are planning to return to London but
> to a different borough.

> So does the statement still stand as it is or will the parents have to start
> the whole assessment process again with the new borough?

You could suggest to them that they take a look at the IPSEA website
<www.ipsea.org.uk> where they will be able to see one of IPSEA's support
sheets about requesting statutory assessment.

Look at <http://ipsea.org.uk/sevenfixes.htm#RequestingAssessment>

On the Useful Links page there are Official Publications including the
Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (ref 581/2001) which can be
ordered free by calling 0845 602 2260.
(I know that the rest of you know this. I'm describing it for Sue to copy to
her friends if she sees fit.)

The old statement may contain information that could be submitted to a new
LEA.
I think that they should consider seeking advice about this.
IPSEA's advice line contact details are on their website too. I think
there's also a mention of ACE who may alos be worth calling.

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