She made the call last week launching the document Educational Services for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment, which is out for consultation until 30 September.
The disparity in service provision has arisen because all 22 local education authorities in Wales determine their own policies for identification and intervention, staffing levels of specialist teachers are inconsistent, and the availability of mobility officers is variable.
Ms Davidson said, 'We need to ensure there are sufficient numbers of specialists who can provide support through the medium of Welsh across all areas. The consultation document includes standards of excellence which will give LEAs guidance as to what is expected within their service delivery. By having uniform national standards, support services can ensure that they are achieving best practice.'
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