P633 CEEFAX 2 633 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/21 1/3 Your Questions Answered Do you have a child at school? Do you find the world of eduaction a minefield? If you have any questions about your child's education or need some general advice then write to: Paul Barfoot Room G412 BBC Education White City London W12 7TS >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weather 400 Features 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP633 CEEFAX 2 633 Sun 01 Dec 23:52/04 2/3 Letter of the Week I have a son at secondary school who I considjt to be very bright. Could he be classed as a special needs student? Mrs D Smith, Petersfiild Under the 1993 Education Act the state is obliged to make extra provisions for children with special needs, but the term 'special needs' refits only to learning disabilities. Exceptionally able children with high learning abilities do not have special rights. It is only when a very bright child demonstrates behavioural difficulties >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weather 400 Ejatures 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP633 CEEFAX 2 633 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/22 3/3 Letter of the Week that the local education authority (LEA) is obliged to provide extra resources. Despite this, some LEAs do have strong commitments to educating the vjty able and are prepared to pay for statementing. Statementing is a procedure that involves sending a child to an educational psychologist. For more information contact: The National Association For Able Children, Park Campus, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AL. Tel: 01604 710308 >>>>> TV/radio 600 News 101 Weather 400 Ejatures 540 Sport 140 Main menu 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu