[senco-forum] Specialist Teachers

Could anyone give me a clear definition/meaning of a 'Specialist Teacher'?

In our LA, Specialist Teachers are part of Pupil Support Services.  They
assess children, following a request from a school, and also provide
specialist teaching.  This may be specified in a statement e.g. two hours
a week dyslexia tuition, or may be agreed by school and PSS following
assessment, without a statement.  They cover specific learning
difficulties such as dyslexia; hearing and visual impairment and EBD.

We have had a specialist teacher fulfilling a statement for dyslexia
tuition for a boy with Asperger's and severe dyslexia.  We currently have
a specialist teacher working with a Y6 boy on behavioural issues for one
session each week, without a statement.

I hope that is of some help.

Regards

Jean Dowding

S Wales

Hi,
> Could anyone give me a clear definition/meaning of a 'Specialist Teacher'?
> Thanks.
>
> Take care,
>
> Greg
> SENCo Lancs
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