nellie Report post Posted January 13, 2005 This might be of interest to some parents. IPSEA welcomes Devon's rethink on criteria for undertaking statutory assessments http://www.ipsea.org.uk/devon05.htm Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Thanks for the PM Nellie. I was quite interested in this post as although I can't seem to find anything in writing I have been told on a number of occasions by various LEA staff that the criteria for assessment is severe, lifelong condition or something like that. There has been a change of policy since my son got his statement last year at our LEA and although my daughter has very similar difficulties they are saying that the school can meet the needs of Asperger children now from their own budget. I don't particularly care who pays, the school or the LEA I just want some 1:1 support for her which the school are not willing to provide. IPSEA are helping me with my tribunal and I think I'll mention this to them and the recent Devon rethink and see what they say. I emailed the assistant director of education asking him to step in and review our case to try to stop it going to tribunal. He stepped in with another tribunal case recently so it's worth a try. I'm getting really nervous now, our case statement has to be in by 26th January and the hearing is 9th March. I probably would have had a nervous breakdown by then!! Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Hi Lisa, I don't know if this is any help, but we were rejected for assessment on the grounds that my sons needs could be met at Action Plus. I did not seem to be able to get his case across as I was using laypersons terms to try and explain. Nellie made a posting about the SEN Code of Practice and "Complex Needs" The light bulb went on in my head - this was what I had been trying to say. We now have a draft statement on the grounds that his needs are "Complex and Long Term!!!" Sometimes you need to make the shoe fit! Regards Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted January 14, 2005 IPSEA are saying If you think your LEA is using unlawful criteria to avoid assessing children's special needs, please contact them. Information is on the following links. http://www.ipsea.org.uk/devon05.htm http://www.ipsea.org.uk/barrierstoassessment.htm To find out if your LEA are using an unlawful criteria you should ask your LEA for a copy of their Criteria for Statutory Assessment. Local Authorities should have this posted on their website but often don't What the law says The law says an LEA must assess a child for a statement if there is a 'probability' that ordinary schools cannot meet all the child's special educational needs from the resources normally available to them. If this probability is confirmed by assessment then a statement must be issued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted January 14, 2005 IPSEA Say that Sunderland LEA's are one of those LEA's using illegal critera for assessments. It hit the fan today when the local press and radio stations picked it up and guess what - Sunderland LEA begin their OFSTED next week!!!!!!!!!!! I am NOT laughing REALLY Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Great news about Sunderland, Carole! :lol: :clap: :clap: :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Wow, I didn't realise whole LEAs get Ofsteded! Serve them right if they get knobbled! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
