Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Oh god, Vicky, that's so awful. Just to *try* to get access to services that are supposed to be for your children. I'm so sorry that the system is this way. It just heaps misery upon misery into our lives that are already so challenging. Have you heard yet on the final ruling? Still thinking of you, I hope it all goes your way. Take care, Darla Sitting here stunned!Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just under 2k.Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of success infact no one is expecting us to win.Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go through the same paper work.Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and "experts" on top of the barrister.Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the children or their families.Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Oh god, Vicky, that's so awful. Just to *try* to get access to services that are supposed to be for your children. I'm so sorry that the system is this way. It just heaps misery upon misery into our lives that are already so challenging. Have you heard yet on the final ruling? Still thinking of you, I hope it all goes your way. Take care, Darla Sitting here stunned!Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just under 2k.Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of success infact no one is expecting us to win.Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go through the same paper work.Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and "experts" on top of the barrister.Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the children or their families.Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That is truly appaling, Vicky. I hope the tide turns for you. Gosh, is there any way a good journalist could pick up on something like this (is this wishfull thinking?). would any media be prepared to make a fuss? I did not mean you Vicky in particular, enough on your plate, but this is really so scandalous it should be making headlines... Natasa > > In a message dated 20/12/2006 12:34:49 GMT Standard Time, MaddiganV@... > writes: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That is truly appaling, Vicky. I hope the tide turns for you. Gosh, is there any way a good journalist could pick up on something like this (is this wishfull thinking?). would any media be prepared to make a fuss? I did not mean you Vicky in particular, enough on your plate, but this is really so scandalous it should be making headlines... Natasa > > In a message dated 20/12/2006 12:34:49 GMT Standard Time, MaddiganV@... > writes: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That is truly appaling, Vicky. I hope the tide turns for you. Gosh, is there any way a good journalist could pick up on something like this (is this wishfull thinking?). would any media be prepared to make a fuss? I did not mean you Vicky in particular, enough on your plate, but this is really so scandalous it should be making headlines... Natasa > > In a message dated 20/12/2006 12:34:49 GMT Standard Time, MaddiganV@... > writes: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Vicky Thinking of you and totally p****d off for you and yours. Take care Jacqui X > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 So sorry Vicky. Can you question the fee ie if they are both going through the same paperwork then this must be wrong. Did they tell you the costs in the beginning? Good luck Peta -- In Autism Treatment , " veronicamadigan " <MaddiganV@...> wrote: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 So sorry Vicky. Can you question the fee ie if they are both going through the same paperwork then this must be wrong. Did they tell you the costs in the beginning? Good luck Peta -- In Autism Treatment , " veronicamadigan " <MaddiganV@...> wrote: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 So sorry Vicky. Can you question the fee ie if they are both going through the same paperwork then this must be wrong. Did they tell you the costs in the beginning? Good luck Peta -- In Autism Treatment , " veronicamadigan " <MaddiganV@...> wrote: > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Oh Vicky, When will you hear the outcome, i really, really hope it goes your way, have everything crossed here for you. We are off down this route at the moment, beginning to spend loads of dosh and am hoping that its not all just going down the toilet, are they all money-grabbing B*$$$**ds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As if we don't have enough problems, without having to fight (and spend a fortune) for even an adequate education for our kids. Its a very unjust world and the odds are stacked against us families with disabled children. Hugs to you Vicky, not much i know but i hope it helps a little bit. Nikki XXX > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 This is terrible, Vicky. I wish there was something I could do to help. Margaret > > Sitting here stunned! > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him just > under 2k. > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen to > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have spent > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > through the same paper work. > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " on > top of the barrister. > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, wish I > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily the > children or their families. > Vicky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Vicky, Not much help but have you checked out this website... http://www.wrightslaw.com/ American based but useful site Also did us barrister once at court case but have legal aid. Barrister had his bible with him - What that I hear you say?........... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Education-Law-Practice--Ford/dp/0853089515/sr=8-1/qi\ d=1166714120/ref=sr_1_1/026-6523937-9634011?ie=UTF8 & s=books Spending money on books is alot cheaper - at least you know where those 'professionals' get their knowledge. (Just need Elucotion lessons) HTH, Bridget. > > > Date: 2006/12/20 Wed PM 10:45:38 GMT > Autism Treatment > Subject: Re: Legal Fees [Rip Off] > > > Oh Vicky, > > When will you hear the outcome, i really, really hope it goes your > way, have everything crossed here for you. > > We are off down this route at the moment, beginning to spend loads > of dosh and am hoping that its not all just going down the toilet, > are they all money-grabbing B*$$$**ds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > As if we don't have enough problems, without having to fight (and > spend a fortune) for even an adequate education for our kids. Its a > very unjust world and the odds are stacked against us families with > disabled children. > > Hugs to you Vicky, not much i know but i hope it helps a little bit. > > Nikki XXX > > > > > > > > > > Sitting here stunned! > > Barrister fee just arrived just over 3k, have already paid him > just > > under 2k. > > Anyone who is considering tribunal with solicitors do not listen > to > > stories of allowing enough money for a second hand car, I have > spent > > enough here for a brand new 4x4!! with absolutely no guarantee of > > success infact no one is expecting us to win. > > Also wondering why I am paying a solicitor and a barrister to go > > through the same paper work. > > Have lost count on how much I have paid to solicitor and " experts " > on > > top of the barrister. > > Totally gutted and dreading telling husband when he gets home, > wish I > > had never embarked in this there are winners, but not necessarily > the > > children or their families. > > Vicky > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I wouldn't take anything from the US website as gospel because our Education Law is completely different to that in the US. However, the Ford book is good, but most of it is not about SEN Law.Professional Education Lawyers sunscribe to a looseleaf publication which is frequently updated. The subscription is more than £200 a year, as far as I can remember. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 cheaper to buy the book than the professional though Sally mcollins2001uk wrote: I wouldn't take anything from the US website as gospel because our Education Law is completely different to that in the US. However, the Ford book is good, but most of it is not about SEN Law.Professional Education Lawyers sunscribe to a looseleaf publication which is frequently updated. The subscription is more than £200 a year, as far as I can remember. Margaret No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 20/12/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 There is certainly a gap out there for someone who can give advise and steer parents through this nightmare. LEA's are well aware that the vast majority of parents can't even begin to look at this kind of expense, and when they are in doubt over how far parents can go they simply call their bluff financially. The whole thing stinks to high heaven. Preparing the case and all the associated paperwork is what is taking the bulk of the money. Having the one experience of actually going to tribunal I would say any parent who is articulate and outspoken can actually represent themselves just as well as any 'expert" which would save at least 3k spent on the day if all witnesses where to have attended. Parent partnership are not in my opinion very useful as they advise not to bring in legal representation knowing full well the LEA will turn up armed to the teeth with their experts and solicitor, and have prepared all the proper paperwork. I was not in the least bit fazed by their "people" but wouldn't know where to start as regards to gathering all the relevant paperwork, which could mean the case lost before it even gets to the day of tribunal itself. Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I did a search for SENDIST the other day, underneath their web address is a group formed in the East Of England. This group included the legal representative used by my LEA, the sole purpose as far as I can see is how to get round the implications in a statement, and decisions made at tribunals. Interestingly they had a section on Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy where they were proposing teaching assistants provide the therapy under the usual once in a blue moon directions of a qualified person, this was actually suggested at 's tribunal, I had to argue very hard that my son needed to be seen by a qualified therapist and that OT is not a trifling matter as LEA had stated! So us parents can shell out a fortune only to find we are given the same assistants they already had who may now have been on an Elklan course or some similar mickey mouse affair and in the case of non verbals have no idea if even that will be implemented. It's brick walls every way I turn and here in the East we have this steering group set up no doubt with SEN funds specifically to prevent the children most in need getting what is after all their right. All this nonsense about LEA's not wanting to go to tribunal because of costs is utter nonsense, they would much rather be overspent on doing that than providing for the children, at the end of the day it isn't their own personal money, it's tax payers money, so that's you and me. I wonder if there are figures under the freedom for information act on how much LEA's are spending on defending the indefensible. The time is approaching where bad LEA's need to be named and shamed, they can only get away with what we let them. Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Margaret, You have knowledge of education law and having won recently at tribunal, you could use your knowledge to help parents like Vicky and become a tribunal representative as who is a parent with no legal qualification. Cheaper to pay £700 per day + expenses(per ) as a tribunal representative than legal representation. He has made a good career as a representative and with 2-3 hearings a month (sometimes 1-2 a week) has made a good living from it. As LEA's want to do away with statements (unofficially), there should be alot of cases where parents will be even struggling to get child assessed for statement. (Sorry if this sounds like a job advert but the gap exists - hope is not reading this) Bridget > > > Date: 2006/12/21 Thu PM 05:38:35 GMT > Autism Treatment > Subject: Re: Legal Fees [Rip Off] > > I wouldn't take anything from the US website as gospel because our > Education Law is completely different to that in the US. However, the > Ford book is good, but most of it is not about SEN Law.Professional > Education Lawyers sunscribe to a looseleaf publication which is > frequently updated. The subscription is more than £200 a year, as far > as I can remember. > > Margaret > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Legal aid is available for SENDIST. The problems start for people who don't qualify for it. Parent partnerships are just lea reps in my experience. I think I would have done better at Tribunal than my legal rep. He knew the law but I knew my case if you get me. IPSEA do a free advice and representation service. My tribunal had a legal chair who just said "I know that" to everything my legal rep said. Sally MaddiganV@... wrote: There is certainly a gap out there for someone who can give advise and steer parents through this nightmare. LEA's are well aware that the vast majority of parents can't even begin to look at this kind of expense, and when they are in doubt over how far parents can go they simply call their bluff financially. The whole thing stinks to high heaven. Preparing the case and all the associated paperwork is what is taking the bulk of the money. Having the one experience of actually going to tribunal I would say any parent who is articulate and outspoken can actually represent themselves just as well as any 'expert" which would save at least 3k spent on the day if all witnesses where to have attended. Parent partnership are not in my opinion very useful as they advise not to bring in legal representation knowing full well the LEA will turn up armed to the teeth with their experts and solicitor, and have prepared all the proper paperwork. I was not in the least bit fazed by their "people" but wouldn't know where to start as regards to gathering all the relevant paperwork, which could mean the case lost before it even gets to the day of tribunal itself. Vicky No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/597 - Release Date: 21/12/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 > > > Interestingly they had a section on Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy > where they were proposing teaching assistants provide the therapy under the > usual once in a blue moon directions of a qualified person, this was actually > suggested at 's tribunal, I had to argue very hard that my son needed to > be seen by a qualified therapist and that OT is not a trifling matter as LEA > had stated! Even if you have a statement saying the OT or SLT has weekly/fortnightly/monthly/termly contact with the child and or staff implementing these programmes, you have very little assurance this will actually happen. In our area the PCT provides the OT and SLT and regularly fails to do so due to austerity measures, as a result our school gets the funding direct for SLT which works but not OT (yet, i am working on it!). > I wonder if there are figures under the freedom for information act on how > much LEA's are spending on defending the indefensible. Good point > The time is approaching where bad LEA's need to be named and shamed, they > can only get away with what we let them. > ERRR are there any good LEAS???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 ! > > Even if you have a statement saying the OT or SLT has > weekly/fortnightly/monthly/termly contact with the child and or staff > implementing these programmes, you have very little assurance this > will actually happen. In our area the PCT provides the OT and SLT and > regularly fails to do so due to austerity measures, as a result our > school gets the funding direct for SLT which works but not OT (yet, i > am working on it!). If SLT is clearly quantified and specified in the Statement it is the LEA's legal duty to provide. if your child isn't getting it for ANY reason your child can get Legal Aid(unless they have a private income/capital!)and you can take the LEA to Court. This is a quick remedy. here is a link to the guidance notes provided to the LEA's in the Eastern Counties: http://www.easttogether.org.uk/FileSystem/upfile/j00001/102%20duty%20to% 20arrange%20SpLT%20(160705).doc I quote: <<<There is however no such get out clause for an LEA! If speech and language therapy is specified in Part 3 of a statement then, under s.324 (5)(a)(i), the LEA has an absolute duty to arrange provision ....>>> Show your LEA that and then see how much they wriggle! Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks for that Margaret, legally my other option is to do the council's complaint procedure and involve Ombudsman at stage 2, apparently the Ombudsman has a backlog(surprise, surprise!) >>>Make sure you get in in the appropriate time scale with your complaint - my firend who had a watertight case againsat the LEA and their illegal statement and their travesty of a tribunal but he said, out of time, wasn't clear DATE that you were making your complaint, so I the ombudsman will be nothing, talk about rubbing satt in the wound. If you need some advice on this I can hook you up with my mate, in the middle of IPSEA training and revving herself up to go again to tribunal. Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks for that Margaret, legally my other option is to do the council's complaint procedure and involve Ombudsman at stage 2, apparently the Ombudsman has a backlog(surprise, surprise!) Anyhow Take Care and I hope you get Henry's programme up and running soon. > ! > > > > Even if you have a statement saying the OT or SLT has > > weekly/fortnightly/monthly/termly contact with the child and or staff > > implementing these programmes, you have very little assurance this > > will actually happen. In our area the PCT provides the OT and SLT and > > regularly fails to do so due to austerity measures, as a result our > > school gets the funding direct for SLT which works but not OT (yet, i > > am working on it!). > > If SLT is clearly quantified and specified in the Statement it is the > LEA's legal duty to provide. if your child isn't getting it for ANY > reason your child can get Legal Aid(unless they have a private > income/capital!)and you can take the LEA to Court. This is a quick > remedy. > here is a link to the guidance notes provided to the LEA's in the > Eastern Counties: > http://www.easttogether.org.uk/FileSystem/upfile/j00001/102%20duty% 20to% > 20arrange%20SpLT%20(160705).doc > > I quote: > <<<There is however no such get out clause for an LEA! If speech and > language therapy is specified in Part 3 of a statement then, under s.324 > (5)(a)(i), the LEA has an absolute duty to arrange provision ....>>> > > Show your LEA that and then see how much they wriggle! > Margaret > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks for that Margaret, legally my other option is to do the council's complaint procedure and involve Ombudsman at stage 2, apparently the Ombudsman has a backlog(surprise, surprise!) Anyhow Take Care and I hope you get Henry's programme up and running soon. > ! > > > > Even if you have a statement saying the OT or SLT has > > weekly/fortnightly/monthly/termly contact with the child and or staff > > implementing these programmes, you have very little assurance this > > will actually happen. In our area the PCT provides the OT and SLT and > > regularly fails to do so due to austerity measures, as a result our > > school gets the funding direct for SLT which works but not OT (yet, i > > am working on it!). > > If SLT is clearly quantified and specified in the Statement it is the > LEA's legal duty to provide. if your child isn't getting it for ANY > reason your child can get Legal Aid(unless they have a private > income/capital!)and you can take the LEA to Court. This is a quick > remedy. > here is a link to the guidance notes provided to the LEA's in the > Eastern Counties: > http://www.easttogether.org.uk/FileSystem/upfile/j00001/102%20duty% 20to% > 20arrange%20SpLT%20(160705).doc > > I quote: > <<<There is however no such get out clause for an LEA! If speech and > language therapy is specified in Part 3 of a statement then, under s.324 > (5)(a)(i), the LEA has an absolute duty to arrange provision ....>>> > > Show your LEA that and then see how much they wriggle! > Margaret > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks for that Margaret, legally my other option is to do the council's complaint procedure and involve Ombudsman at stage 2, apparently the Ombudsman has a backlog(surprise, surprise!) Anyhow Take Care and I hope you get Henry's programme up and running soon. > ! > > > > Even if you have a statement saying the OT or SLT has > > weekly/fortnightly/monthly/termly contact with the child and or staff > > implementing these programmes, you have very little assurance this > > will actually happen. In our area the PCT provides the OT and SLT and > > regularly fails to do so due to austerity measures, as a result our > > school gets the funding direct for SLT which works but not OT (yet, i > > am working on it!). > > If SLT is clearly quantified and specified in the Statement it is the > LEA's legal duty to provide. if your child isn't getting it for ANY > reason your child can get Legal Aid(unless they have a private > income/capital!)and you can take the LEA to Court. This is a quick > remedy. > here is a link to the guidance notes provided to the LEA's in the > Eastern Counties: > http://www.easttogether.org.uk/FileSystem/upfile/j00001/102%20duty% 20to% > 20arrange%20SpLT%20(160705).doc > > I quote: > <<<There is however no such get out clause for an LEA! If speech and > language therapy is specified in Part 3 of a statement then, under s.324 > (5)(a)(i), the LEA has an absolute duty to arrange provision ....>>> > > Show your LEA that and then see how much they wriggle! > Margaret > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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