How does CBINS involve parents of children with SEND?

Parents are involved at every stage during the identification of need process and following.

In the first instance, parents will have already spoken to the class teacher regarding any concerns regarding their child's progress. 

The class teacher will make a referral to the inclusion team, noting conversation with parents to ensure their voice is heard during decision making for next steps. If a decision is made to add a child to the SEN register, the SENDCo will contact the parents either in writing or by phone call to explain this process and gain formal permission.

A Learning Plan or My Support Plan will be set up to support a child's progress. This will detail any adjustments that need to be made in school and for learning, the difficulties experienced by the child, short term targets and how these will be achieved, additional support that will be provided, attainment data and next steps. There will be a review meeting each term with parents, the class teacher or SENDCo to discuss progress against the targets, what is going well and what needs to change. The plan will be updated and emailed to parents. Parents are also encouraged to contact the class teacher or the SENDCo with any questions or concerns if needed between meetings.

Children with an EHCP will also have an EHCP Annual Review, where the EHCP will be updated and new targets agreed. This meeting will be attended by parents and any professionals involved with the child as well as a member of the EHCP team from the Local Authority if appropriate. For pupils under 5 years old, they will have two annual reviews each year.