Introduction
Most children and young people learn well through good teaching in the classroom. Schools should make learning inclusive and adapt lessons for each child.
This approach should be part of every subject and level. It supports all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If a child is not making progress with these strategies, schools should look at what is stopping them from learning. This is done through the graduated response.
The graduated response has four steps:
- Assess
- Plan
- Do
- Review
Progress should be checked at every stage.
Details of the support available are set out in Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool.
When a child or young person needs additional support beyond universal provision, this is called SEN Support. They must be recorded on the school’s SEND register. Parent carers must be informed.