{"id":25541,"date":"2024-06-28T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/the-ordinarily-available-inclusive-educational-framework\/leadership-and-culture-4\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:20:42","slug":"staff-knowledge-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/staff-knowledge-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff knowledge, skills, training and use of expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-jumpto clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f19e5\"><h2 class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Contents<\/h2><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x content-jumpto-inner\"><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#a\">Schools and settings have a clearly planned CPD programme for all staff which includes a focus on SEND and inclusion and is informed by the current needs of their cohort.\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#b\">Staff are intentionally curious and use a holistic approach to understanding a child\u2019s needs. They have knowledge of child development and consider the impact of broader social and environmental factors.<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"a\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.46 79.37\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"m2.12 12.37.99.23v9.06a3.566 3.566 0 0 0-1.43 4.85c.3.56.75 1.02 1.29 1.35L.55 37.52c-.28 1.06.33 2.17 1.17 2.17H8.2c.84 0 1.45-1.11 1.17-2.04l-2.42-9.77c1.05-.67 1.7-1.83 1.72-3.08a3.68 3.68 0 0 0-1.86-3.14v-8.15l8.06 1.94v9.36c0 10.92 8.85 19.78 19.78 19.78s19.78-8.85 19.78-19.78l.13-9.36 12.75-3.08c1.35-.19 2.3-1.43 2.11-2.79a2.461 2.461 0 0 0-2.11-2.11L37.81.35c-2.02-.46-4.12-.46-6.14 0L2.12 7.47a2.47 2.47 0 0 0-2.09 2.8 2.482 2.482 0 0 0 2.1 2.1M50.72 48.5l-15.99 16-15.99-16C7.61 52 .03 62.32 0 74c0 2.97 2.41 5.37 5.37 5.37h58.7c2.96 0 5.37-2.39 5.37-5.35V74a26.792 26.792 0 0 0-18.73-25.5\" data-name=\"Path 6797\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">School<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">s and settings have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\"> a clear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">ly planned<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\"> CPD programme<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">all staff,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\">which includes a focus on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\"> SEND and inclusion,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253099967 BCX8\"> and is informed by the current needs of their cohort.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW253099967 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1a60\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small is-active\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-69709a63f1a60-accordion\" class=\"show-for-small-only accordion-title-small\"><span class=\"show-for-sr\">Accordion<\/span><span class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill=\"#222959\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content-small\" data-tab-content id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1a60-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1a7d\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#222959;stroke-width:0}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Group_7793\"><path id=\"Path_2\" fill=\"#f0d85d\" stroke-width=\"0\" d=\"M17.57 2.73h24.27l16.17 16.5v23.01L41.84 60H18.41L1.48 42.24V19.23l16.09-16.5Z\"><\/path><g id=\"question-octagon\"><g id=\"Group_7792\"><path id=\"Path_6596\" d=\"M17.02.55c.35-.35.83-.55 1.32-.55h23.3c.5 0 .97.2 1.32.55l16.48 16.48c.35.35.55.83.55 1.32v23.3c0 .5-.2.97-.55 1.32L42.96 59.45c-.35.35-.83.55-1.32.55h-23.3c-.5 0-.97-.2-1.32-.55L.55 42.97A1.88 1.88 0 0 1 0 41.65v-23.3c0-.5.2-.97.55-1.32L17.02.55Zm2.1 3.2L3.75 19.12v21.75l15.38 15.38h21.75l15.38-15.38V19.12L40.88 3.74H19.13Z\" class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><path id=\"Path_6597\" d=\"M19.57 21.78c-.01.24.08.48.26.65.18.17.41.27.66.26h3.14c.52-.01.95-.41 1.01-.93.34-2.43 2.05-4.21 5.1-4.21 2.61 0 5 1.27 5 4.33 0 2.36-1.42 3.44-3.67 5.09-2.56 1.81-4.58 3.93-4.44 7.37v.8c.03.51.45.92.96.91h3.08c.52 0 .94-.41.95-.93v-.39c0-2.66 1.04-3.44 3.84-5.51 2.32-1.72 4.73-3.62 4.73-7.63 0-5.6-4.85-8.31-10.16-8.31-4.82 0-10.09 2.19-10.45 8.48Zm5.92 21.38c.05 1.96 1.68 3.5 3.64 3.45.07 0 .14 0 .2-.01 2.32 0 3.91-1.46 3.91-3.44s-1.6-3.49-3.91-3.49a3.534 3.534 0 0 0-3.82 3.23c0 .09-.01.17-.01.26Z\" class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Why?<\/strong> Evidence base<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>A well-informed CPD programme can support staff to build knowledge, develop their teaching techniques and feel motivated.<\/li>\n<li>Research tells us that with good CPD, quality teaching narrows the disadvantage gap and improves pupil outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1aa9\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 26.667h-5.426v-20h2.713V0H5.426v6.667h2.713v20H2.713C1.215 26.667 0 28.159 0 30v30h54.26V30c0-1.841-1.215-3.333-2.713-3.333ZM32.556 53.333V40H21.7v13.333h-8.135V6.667h27.13v46.666Z\" data-name=\"Path 6606\"><\/path><path d=\"M18.991 14.574h5.426V20h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426V20h-5.426ZM18.991 25.426h5.426v5.426h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426v5.426h-5.426Z\" data-name=\"Path 6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Whole setting<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Induction processes ensure all staff understand core approaches to ordinarily available inclusive provision and the expectation of inclusion.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership teams consider how they can support, model and enable staff to develop their knowledge, skills and expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Staff can access training to support them to meet the needs of all children.<\/li>\n<li>There is a rolling programme of CPD around OAIP (little and often), and SEND CPD is woven into all CPD areas, rather than being stand alone.<\/li>\n<li>There are opportunities for staff to learn from each other and to share good practice. Opportunities are provided to visit other settings to observe good practice and\/or offer support.<\/li>\n<li>There are whole-school or setting systems to bridge the gap between the \u2018what\u2019 and \u2018how\u2019 via coaching, mentoring and supervision. Following CPD, staff are supported to implement new knowledge and skills via mentoring and reflection.<\/li>\n<li>Leaders ensure a robust and targeted CPD programme which supports staff to develop their skills and confidence in meeting the needs of all learners. This includes regular auditing of staff knowledge and creating a culture whereby staff feel safe to acknowledge areas they need to develop.<\/li>\n<li>Leaders engage in regular reflection and evaluation to enable them to be clear of practitioners\u2019 and children\u2019s needs. This knowledge is used to plan for development to ensure continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1ad6\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"a\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 300\"><rect x=\"9.9\" y=\"11.4\" width=\"280.1\" height=\"280.1\" rx=\"18.6\" ry=\"18.6\" style=\"fill:#e3f3f4;\"><\/rect><rect x=\"98.8\" y=\"42.1\" width=\"104.2\" height=\"104.2\" rx=\"8.9\" ry=\"8.9\" style=\"fill:#222959;\"><\/rect><rect x=\"41.3\" y=\"155.7\" width=\"104.2\" height=\"104.2\" rx=\"8.9\" ry=\"8.9\" style=\"fill:#222959;\"><\/rect><rect x=\"156.3\" y=\"155.7\" width=\"104.2\" height=\"104.2\" rx=\"8.9\" ry=\"8.9\" style=\"fill:#222959;\"><\/rect><path d=\"M166.2,116.3l-2.9-7.7h-25l-2.9,7.9c-1.1,3.1-2.1,5.2-2.9,6.2s-2.1,1.6-4,1.6-3-.6-4.2-1.7-1.8-2.4-1.8-3.9.1-1.7.4-2.6c.3-.9.7-2.1,1.4-3.7l15.7-40c.4-1.1,1-2.5,1.6-4.1.6-1.6,1.3-2.9,2-4,.7-1.1,1.7-1.9,2.8-2.6,1.2-.7,2.6-1,4.3-1s3.2.3,4.3,1c1.2.7,2.1,1.5,2.8,2.5.7,1,1.3,2.1,1.8,3.3.5,1.2,1.1,2.8,1.9,4.8l16.1,39.7c1.3,3,1.9,5.2,1.9,6.6s-.6,2.7-1.8,3.9-2.6,1.8-4.3,1.8-1.8-.2-2.5-.5c-.7-.4-1.3-.8-1.8-1.4-.5-.6-1-1.5-1.5-2.8-.5-1.2-1-2.3-1.4-3.3ZM141.5,99.2h18.4l-9.3-25.4-9.1,25.4Z\" style=\"fill:#f0d85d;\"><\/path><path d=\"M94.2,237.5h-18.8c-2.7,0-4.7-.6-5.8-1.8s-1.7-3.2-1.7-5.8v-46.2c0-2.7.6-4.7,1.8-5.9,1.2-1.2,3.1-1.8,5.8-1.8h19.9c2.9,0,5.5.2,7.6.5,2.2.4,4.1,1.1,5.8,2.1,1.5.9,2.7,2,3.9,3.3,1.1,1.3,2,2.8,2.6,4.4.6,1.6.9,3.3.9,5.1,0,6.2-3.1,10.7-9.2,13.5,8.1,2.6,12.1,7.6,12.1,15s-.9,6.5-2.6,9.3c-1.8,2.8-4.1,4.8-7.1,6.1-1.9.8-4,1.3-6.5,1.7-2.4.3-5.3.5-8.5.5ZM80.4,185.3v15.9h11.4c3.1,0,5.5-.3,7.2-.9s3-1.7,3.9-3.4c.7-1.2,1-2.5,1-3.9,0-3.1-1.1-5.2-3.3-6.2-2.2-1-5.6-1.5-10.1-1.5h-10.1ZM93.3,210.2h-13v18h13.4c8.4,0,12.6-3,12.6-9.1s-1.1-5.4-3.3-6.8c-2.2-1.4-5.4-2.1-9.8-2.1Z\" style=\"fill:#f0d85d;\"><\/path><path d=\"M233.9,219.1c0,2-.5,4.1-1.4,6.4s-2.5,4.5-4.6,6.7-4.7,4-7.9,5.4c-3.2,1.4-7,2.1-11.2,2.1s-6.2-.3-8.9-.9c-2.7-.6-5.1-1.6-7.2-2.9-2.2-1.3-4.2-3-6-5.1-1.6-1.9-3-4.1-4.2-6.5s-2-4.9-2.6-7.7-.9-5.6-.9-8.6c0-5,.7-9.4,2.2-13.3,1.4-3.9,3.5-7.3,6.2-10.1s5.8-4.9,9.4-6.4,7.5-2.2,11.5-2.2,9.4,1,13.3,3,6.9,4.4,8.9,7.4,3.1,5.7,3.1,8.3-.5,2.7-1.5,3.8-2.2,1.6-3.7,1.6-2.8-.4-3.6-1.1-1.7-2.1-2.7-3.9c-1.6-3-3.5-5.3-5.7-6.8s-4.9-2.3-8.1-2.3c-5.1,0-9.2,1.9-12.2,5.8s-4.6,9.4-4.6,16.6.7,8.8,2,11.9,3.2,5.5,5.7,7.1,5.3,2.4,8.6,2.4,6.6-.9,9.1-2.7,4.3-4.4,5.6-7.8c.5-1.6,1.2-2.9,2-4s2-1.5,3.8-1.5,2.8.5,3.8,1.6,1.6,2.3,1.6,3.9Z\" style=\"fill:#f0d85d;\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Early years<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Practitioners can access training to support them to meet the needs of all children.<\/li>\n<li>Leaders ensure that practitioners are clear on their role as key person and supporting children with SEND. They are supported to clearly communicate with families and the wider community to support the needs of children.<\/li>\n<li>Leaders ensure all practitioners are aware of the statutory requirements of the EYFS, SEND Code of Practice and the Equalities Act 2010 through regular CPD opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners are supported to reflect on what works well for their current cohort and how to develop their practice across the year, based on the needs of the children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Classroom<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Teachers and support staff are supported to reflect on what works well for their current cohort and how to develop their practice across the year, based on the needs of students.<\/li>\n<li>Following CPD, staff are supported to implement new knowledge and skills via mentoring and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/staff-knowledge-skills\/#resources\">Staff knowledge, skills, training and use of expertise resources <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"b\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.46 79.37\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"m2.12 12.37.99.23v9.06a3.566 3.566 0 0 0-1.43 4.85c.3.56.75 1.02 1.29 1.35L.55 37.52c-.28 1.06.33 2.17 1.17 2.17H8.2c.84 0 1.45-1.11 1.17-2.04l-2.42-9.77c1.05-.67 1.7-1.83 1.72-3.08a3.68 3.68 0 0 0-1.86-3.14v-8.15l8.06 1.94v9.36c0 10.92 8.85 19.78 19.78 19.78s19.78-8.85 19.78-19.78l.13-9.36 12.75-3.08c1.35-.19 2.3-1.43 2.11-2.79a2.461 2.461 0 0 0-2.11-2.11L37.81.35c-2.02-.46-4.12-.46-6.14 0L2.12 7.47a2.47 2.47 0 0 0-2.09 2.8 2.482 2.482 0 0 0 2.1 2.1M50.72 48.5l-15.99 16-15.99-16C7.61 52 .03 62.32 0 74c0 2.97 2.41 5.37 5.37 5.37h58.7c2.96 0 5.37-2.39 5.37-5.35V74a26.792 26.792 0 0 0-18.73-25.5\" data-name=\"Path 6797\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Staff are intentionally curious and use a holistic approach to understanding a child\u2019s needs. They have knowledge of child development and consider the impact of broader social and environmental factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1b1a\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small is-active\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-69709a63f1b1a-accordion\" class=\"show-for-small-only accordion-title-small\"><span class=\"show-for-sr\">Accordion<\/span><span class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill=\"#222959\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 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insight into why a pupil might be presenting with certain needs and barriers to learning can help improve relationships and inform effective strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Professional curiosity forms the basis for collaborative, solution focused planning, therefore, improving the wellbeing of all involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1b4f\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 26.667h-5.426v-20h2.713V0H5.426v6.667h2.713v20H2.713C1.215 26.667 0 28.159 0 30v30h54.26V30c0-1.841-1.215-3.333-2.713-3.333ZM32.556 53.333V40H21.7v13.333h-8.135V6.667h27.13v46.666Z\" data-name=\"Path 6606\"><\/path><path d=\"M18.991 14.574h5.426V20h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426V20h-5.426ZM18.991 25.426h5.426v5.426h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426v5.426h-5.426Z\" data-name=\"Path 6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Whole setting<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Schools and settings create opportunities for staff to discuss children who they are concerned about and find a solution focussed approach to meeting needs within the setting.<\/li>\n<li>Systems are in place to ensure communication between different staff so there is a shared understanding of children and young people&#8217;s needs and an awareness of flexible and different strategies for individuals.<\/li>\n<li>Updates are shared with staff (where appropriate) so that parents \u2018tell it once\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f1b7d\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 26.667h-5.426v-20h2.713V0H5.426v6.667h2.713v20H2.713C1.215 26.667 0 28.159 0 30v30h54.26V30c0-1.841-1.215-3.333-2.713-3.333ZM32.556 53.333V40H21.7v13.333h-8.135V6.667h27.13v46.666Z\" data-name=\"Path 6606\"><\/path><path d=\"M18.991 14.574h5.426V20h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426V20h-5.426ZM18.991 25.426h5.426v5.426h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426v5.426h-5.426Z\" data-name=\"Path 6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Early years<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>All practitioners have thorough knowledge of child development, which supports them to identify and support children who are not meeting expected milestones.<\/li>\n<li>Regular opportunities are planned in for practitioners\u202f to discuss the progress of children, including children who they are concerned about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Classroom?<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>If a child is not thriving or making progress, staff are curious and ask questions about what might be going on.<\/li>\n<li>Behaviour is understood as a communication of unmet need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"resources\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Resources<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.46 79.37\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"m2.12 12.37.99.23v9.06a3.566 3.566 0 0 0-1.43 4.85c.3.56.75 1.02 1.29 1.35L.55 37.52c-.28 1.06.33 2.17 1.17 2.17H8.2c.84 0 1.45-1.11 1.17-2.04l-2.42-9.77c1.05-.67 1.7-1.83 1.72-3.08a3.68 3.68 0 0 0-1.86-3.14v-8.15l8.06 1.94v9.36c0 10.92 8.85 19.78 19.78 19.78s19.78-8.85 19.78-19.78l.13-9.36 12.75-3.08c1.35-.19 2.3-1.43 2.11-2.79a2.461 2.461 0 0 0-2.11-2.11L37.81.35c-2.02-.46-4.12-.46-6.14 0L2.12 7.47a2.47 2.47 0 0 0-2.09 2.8 2.482 2.482 0 0 0 2.1 2.1M50.72 48.5l-15.99 16-15.99-16C7.61 52 .03 62.32 0 74c0 2.97 2.41 5.37 5.37 5.37h58.7c2.96 0 5.37-2.39 5.37-5.35V74a26.792 26.792 0 0 0-18.73-25.5\" data-name=\"Path 6797\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Useful resources for school leaders, teachers, SENCOs and early years practitioners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-69709a63f2284\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\"><li class=\"cell 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9.219-9.209V24.942ZM38.015 14.11l7.959 7.95h-4.89a3.08 3.08 0 0 1-3.073-3.07Zm12.293 41.716a3.08 3.08 0 0 1-3.073 3.07H16.503a3.08 3.08 0 0 1-3.073-3.07V12.851a3.08 3.08 0 0 1 3.073-3.07h15.366v9.209a9.221 9.221 0 0 0 9.215 9.209h9.219Z\" data-name=\"Path 6626\"><\/path><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h63.739v68.678H0Z\" data-name=\"Path 6627\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Resources<\/strong> for Early years<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW193049026 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk\/education-evidence\/guidance-reports\/effective-professional-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW193049026 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193049026 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Effective Professional Development<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW193049026 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193049026 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> | EEF<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/development-matters--2\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Development Matters<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | GOV.UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birthto5matters.org.uk\/child-development\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Child development \u2013 Birth To 5 Matters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/child-development-training.education.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early years child development training<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | GOV.UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/best-start-in-life-a-research-review-for-early-years\/best-start-in-life-part-2-the-3-prime-areas-of-learning\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | GOV.UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/best-start-in-life-a-research-review-for-early-years\/best-start-in-life-part-3-the-4-specific-areas-of-learning\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best start in life part 3: the 4 specific areas of learning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | GOV.UK<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXYzsqLDEA1NmvyovM7vGHQByk1eLdIpek2kEiRaJSsFKw?e=jk2voj\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon&#8217;s Early Help Strategy 2023-26<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 76.617 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M1.371 3h73v52h-73z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1638\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M46.517 13.632h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6599\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 27.264h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6600\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 40.896h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6601\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 13.632h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6602\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 27.264h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6603\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 40.896h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6604\"><\/path><path d=\"M71.144 0H5.473A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 0 5.455v49.09A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473 60h65.671a5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473-5.455V5.455A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 71.144 0ZM5.473 5.455h30.1v49.09h-30.1Zm35.572 49.09V5.455h30.1v49.09Z\" data-name=\"Path 6625\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Resources<\/strong> for schools<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener\">Effective Professional Development<\/a> | Education Endowment Foundation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk\/resources\/aet-schools-competency-framework\" rel=\"noopener\">Schools competency framework<\/a> | Autism Education Trust (AET)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk\/resources\/post-16-competency-framework\" rel=\"noopener\">Post-16 competency framework<\/a> | AET<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk\/framework-documents\" rel=\"noopener\">Framework Documents<\/a> | AET<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ncb.org.uk\/products\/SEND-Basic-Awareness-Level1.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 1: SEND Basic Awareness<\/a> | 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