The aim of the meeting
These meetings aim to share and discuss actions to meet the assessed profile of strengths and needs of the individual child/ young person. The young person’s views are gained throughout the assessment. They are involved in future meetings with an identified key adult who takes the role of individual mentor to help develop self-awareness and supportive strategies as agreed in the planning meeting.
How long the meeting lasts
The meeting lasts approximately 1 hour and may be face-to-face in school or via teleconference (Zoom or Teams).
Who attends the meeting
We arrange planning meetings with parents, the school/college, and the professional who completed the assessment and report.
We provide speech and language therapy (SALT) and joint professional reports, such as SALT and Educational Psychology reports. One or both professionals may join the meeting.
The benefits of the planning meeting
The planning meeting can help schools meet SEND needs, progress an APDR (Assess Plan Do Review), or, where appropriate, gather evidence for an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan).
What happens during the meeting
Children/ young people can mask their difficulties, presenting very differently at home and school.
Therefore, the meeting is open-ended. We will listen to the parent and school perspectives to better understand the individual child /young person.
The meeting shares the individual's strengths, interests, and skills so that these can be harnessed to increase motivation and engagement.
The individual profile, impact of needs and agreed actions are discussed, shared and recorded under key educational themes depending on individual profiles:
Language and learning
Communication/ Social
Self-care
Adaptive skills
Emotion/interaction
Sensory
Following the planning meeting
A 6 month review period is recommended to monitor and assess outcomes and agree on the next steps.
This may involve continued SEND support, APDR or progress to an EHCP application.
Intervening liaison time between parents and the school may continue where appropriate.
The Roundway Centre can support schools in gathering the appropriate evidence to progress the SEND process through APDR to an EHCP where appropriate (please click here to see Special Education Services to Schools).
