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Therapists and Specialist Staff

Joe Clarke made this Official Information request to Ferndale School (Christchurch)

The request was successful.

From: Joe Clarke

Dear Ferndale School (Christchurch),

OIA request
Please provide the total number of therapists and specialist staff you employ identified by role. Please include both head count and EFTS.
Please include all psychologists, physical/sports engagement staff, music therapists, engagement therapists, tech specialists, physiotherapists, SLTs, play therapists, nurses etc. Do not include teachers, teacher aides, librarians, facilities staff, administration staff etc.
Total number to include base school and satellites.
Also include how many therapist or specialist vacancies you are currently carrying.

Thanks,
Joe Clarke

Yours faithfully,

Joe Clarke

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From: Joe Clarke

Dear Ferndale School (Christchurch),

I note that no reply has been received. You may not be familiar with the requirements of the Official Information Act 1982, in which case I can advise that, with limited exceptions, you were legally required to respond to this request as soon as practicable and within 20 working days i.e. by 30 June.

I would appreciate a full response by 12 July. If that is not forthcoming, I will be advising the Ombudsman.

Yours faithfully,

Joe Clarke

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From: Maureen Poulter
Ferndale School (Christchurch)

Kia ora Joe, 
Apologies for the delayed reply. As per your request below is a table of
the therapists we have at Ferndale Te Ahu. We do not currently have any
vacancies.

OIA/LGOIMA Requests at Ferndale Te Ahu School 
Titles Head Count EFTS
Occupational Therapists 3 2
Physiotherapist 1 1
Psychologist 1 0.6
Speech Language Therapists 3 2.2

Ngā mihi,

Maureen Poulter

Tumuaki - Principal

PH (03) 355 7595 or Cell PH 027 222 6645

The Best I Can Be

Nā te aroha me te whakapono i ahu mai te angitū - Through love and belief
success is nurtured

03 355 7595     [1]www.ferndale.school.nz     104 Merivale Lane,
Christchurch 8014

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From: Joe Clarke

Dear Maureen Poulter,

Thanks.

Yours sincerely,

Joe Clarke

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