[senco-forum] BSL interpreters for parents

Dear All

I would be inclined to try to get in contact with the local Deaf  
community. They will have access to BSL interpreters and you may be  
able to find an interpreter who would be willing to work for an hourly  
rate. I would think that it is probably the LA's responsibility to  
fund the cost for this. It is a Disability rights issue. The school is  
administered by the LA and so I think carries the can in this instance.

Cheers,

Liz Curtis
Year 1 teacher
Northumberland

On 9 May 2008, at 10:38, <anusianena at aol.com> <anusianena at aol.com>  
wrote:

> Dear All
> We have a child in year 1 with hearing-impaired parents.  Although  
> her mother can lip-read well and manage in a one-to-one parents  
> evening type situation, she has asked if we can supply an  
> interpreter for larger meetings.
> I have been trying to find some sort of guidance about who pays for  
> this, but have had little joy from local authority.  The situation  
> would be different if the child was hearing-impaired - we could then  
> access a local service.  it seems it is quite unusual for a child to  
> have 2 hearing impaired parents.
> Part of the problem is that going through a private agency we have  
> to pay for an entire session - £150, when we may need just 20  
> minutes.  Under disability discrimination legislation, is that a  
> "reasonable" amount for a small primary to pay?  My head thinks not.
> Any wise words would be much appreciated - want to progress on this  
> issue which has been lurking for a while.
> Thank you
> Anusia
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