[senco-forum] Specialist teacher

However, is AMBDA worth it?  YES.  It is THE award which dyslexia specialist
strive for.  It shows that you know what you are talking about and in the
specialist field it is a gold star.  General teaching staff know nothing
about it, but in the specialist field it is well worth it.  I feel proud to
add it to my accreditations.
Sharon F

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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Sharon Fawcitt
Sent: 03 October 2007 17:34
To: 'Stuart Lucas'; senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: RE: [senco-forum] Specialist teacher - roles/responsibilities

I get no financial reward.  I have, for the first time in 3 years, given
myself one allocated period per week ( an hour) for access arrangements.  I
also teach yr 7 bottom set English for 3 periods per week, but do not start
teaching them until after October half term.  Without thos 3 periods, plus
using my frees for pupil assessment and my own time for marking, I would not
cope.  Also starting assessments in June each year, when I usually lose at
least one Yr 11 period helps.  But I feel underpaid and undervalued, even
criticized for the role!!
Sharon

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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Stuart Lucas
Sent: 03 October 2007 10:30
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Subject: [senco-forum] Specialist teacher - roles/responsibilities

Hi all -

Looking at the role of the specialist teacher in our school -

Help please!

Do schools give recognition for the above post/qualifications?

What time is allowed for assessing for exams?

All feedback gratefully received - at present we employ an independent
Ed Psych - but need some in-house arrangements, hence now have the
Diploma in SpLD from Univ of Edin and going to complete the Certificate
in Educational Testing by Dyslexia Action - may even go for AMBDA status
(is this worth it?) -

Tks

Stuart