Parent carers should be involved throughout the assess, plan, do, review cycle. Parents often know their child the best, so their views should be listened to and valued when planning, implementing or reviewing any additional support.
Regular discussions with the family will support the assess, plan, do, review cycle and inform any next steps or decision regarding provision, additional support or outside agency involvement. It is important that the views of the family are listened to, and they are made to feel equal partners in their child’s education.
See the working with parent carers section of the Ordinarily Inclusive Education Framework for some ideas on involving families in discussions and decisions.