{"id":32614,"date":"2025-05-21T13:40:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/working-with-parent-carers-2\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:44:47","slug":"working-with-parent-carers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/working-with-parent-carers\/","title":{"rendered":"Working in partnership with parent carers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6b3cf\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Background<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>This framework strand has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/background\/background-to-working-in-partnership-with-parent-carers\/\">developed with parent carers &#8211; find out more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-jumpto clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6be91\"><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\">Parent carers are welcomed and cared for as part of the school or setting community. <\/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\">Parent carers are valued and included as part of the school or setting community.<\/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=\"#c\">Communication with parent carers is effective.<\/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=\"#d\">Schools and settings work in partnership with parent carers.<\/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 0 112.17 70.87\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"M9.35 43.62c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 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0-8.23-3.7h-8.13a8.908 8.908 0 0 0-7.11 3.26L47.64 21.33a5.456 5.456 0 0 0-1.36 3.65c-.01 1.33.46 2.63 1.31 3.65a6.865 6.865 0 0 0 5.36 2.53c2.07.08 4.06-.8 5.4-2.39l9.4-10.61c.68-.7 1.63-1.07 2.6-1.05a3.115 3.115 0 0 1 2.7 4.06c.52.62 1.43 1.64 2.73 3.07s2.27 2.53 2.92 3.31c.94 1.17 2.28 2.88 4.02 5.14s2.78 3.63 3.14 4.11a13.24 13.24 0 0 1 2.93 6.82Zm14.02 0c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.73 1.56Zm9.35-28.04v31.15a3.148 3.148 0 0 1-3.12 3.11H87.91c-.84 2.06-2.22 3.85-3.99 5.18a13.062 13.062 0 0 1-6.09 2.51 15.735 15.735 0 0 1-3.92 3.97c-1.5 1.07-3.19 1.82-4.99 2.21-1.35 1.71-3.1 3.07-5.09 3.97-1.95.91-4.11 1.32-6.26 1.19a14.77 14.77 0 0 1-6.13 1.92c-2.09.18-4.2-.05-6.21-.68-2-.63-3.91-1.5-5.7-2.6a28.63 28.63 0 0 1-5.04-3.94L20.53 49.84H3.11A3.155 3.155 0 0 1 0 46.72v-32.7c.02-1.71 1.4-3.09 3.11-3.11h20.5c.46-.45 1.22-1.23 2.29-2.34s1.84-1.88 2.31-2.34c.47-.46 1.18-1.1 2.14-1.95.75-.69 1.58-1.3 2.46-1.83.68-.37 1.51-.79 2.48-1.24.96-.45 1.97-.77 3.02-.95C39.41.08 40.52 0 41.63 0h5.7c3.15-.02 6.22.93 8.81 2.73C58.72.93 61.8-.02 64.95 0h8.13c1.09 0 2.19.09 3.26.29.93.17 1.85.4 2.75.7.89.32 1.73.76 2.51 1.29.88.58 1.6 1.09 2.17 1.51.75.59 1.45 1.23 2.09 1.92.83.86 1.46 1.54 1.9 2.04.44.5 1.11 1.28 2 2.34.89 1.05 1.57 1.84 2.02 2.36h17.28c1.71.02 3.09 1.41 3.12 3.12h-.01Z\" data-name=\"Path 6790\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Parent carers are welcomed and cared for as part of the school or setting community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c1be\"><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-682de6db6c1be-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-682de6db6c1be-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c68c\"><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>Schools<\/strong> and settings show that they:<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Welcome parent carers into the school or setting community.<\/li>\n<li>Care about the wellbeing of parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Show support and sensitivity to parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Help parent carers feel confident.<\/li>\n<li>Let parent carers know what is expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c6d1\"><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 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>Devon<\/strong> parent carers told us this could look like:<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Proactive communication, transparency and kindness from all school staff<\/li>\n<li>Giving parent carers a voice, respect and honest communication.<\/li>\n<li>Face-to-face communication where possible to build trust, relationships, and a sense of being cared for.<\/li>\n<li>It is important to be listened to and believed.<\/li>\n<li>It is important to know what happens next, such as actions, and their impact<\/li>\n<li>Each child is cared for and invested in.<\/li>\n<li>Staff accommodate the needs of parent carers (for example, mental health, neurodivergence, literacy, family and work commitments, suitable timings for meetings).<\/li>\n<li>Staff are visible and approachable in person (for example, having staff at the gate).<\/li>\n<li>Sharing and hearing the positives about your child.<\/li>\n<li>Having difficult conversations in a safe and sensitive way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"box-quote\">School has helped me have confidence as a parent.<cite class=\"quote-by\">Parent carer<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\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 0 112.17 70.87\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"M9.35 43.62c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.72 1.56m71.7-2.83-1.87-2.43c-.93-1.2-1.6-2.08-2.02-2.63a350.8 350.8 0 0 0-1.85-2.39c-.81-1.04-1.5-1.9-2.07-2.58-.57-.68-1.22-1.44-1.97-2.29-.75-.84-1.48-1.64-2.19-2.39l-6.09 6.82c-4.87 5.5-13.27 6.01-18.76 1.14-.5-.44-.96-.92-1.39-1.43a11.9 11.9 0 0 1 .1-15.33l8.62-10.03c-.79-.38-1.62-.65-2.48-.8-.76-.16-1.54-.25-2.31-.29-.6-.02-1.52 0-2.75.02s-2.03.05-2.39.05c-2.9-.04-5.68 1.13-7.69 3.21l-7.69 7.69H18.7v26.48c.16 0 .5 0 1.02-.02s.88-.02 1.07 0 .51.05.95.1c.34.03.68.1 1 .22.23.1.51.23.85.41.33.17.64.39.9.66l14.46 14.21c3.73 3.6 7.42 5.4 11.05 5.4 2.26.11 4.46-.72 6.08-2.29 1.8.65 3.79.51 5.47-.39 1.72-.81 3-2.32 3.53-4.14 2.28.24 4.54-.55 6.18-2.14.7-.64 1.29-1.39 1.75-2.21.48-.73.71-1.59.68-2.46.62.41 1.36.58 2.09.49 1.32.02 2.62-.33 3.75-1.02 1.04-.61 1.87-1.5 2.41-2.58.51-1.08.71-2.29.58-3.48a6.603 6.603 0 0 0-1.49-3.58Zm7.74 2.83h4.67V18.7h-4.53l-7.65-8.76a10.407 10.407 0 0 0-8.23-3.7h-8.13a8.908 8.908 0 0 0-7.11 3.26L47.64 21.33a5.456 5.456 0 0 0-1.36 3.65c-.01 1.33.46 2.63 1.31 3.65a6.865 6.865 0 0 0 5.36 2.53c2.07.08 4.06-.8 5.4-2.39l9.4-10.61c.68-.7 1.63-1.07 2.6-1.05a3.115 3.115 0 0 1 2.7 4.06c.52.62 1.43 1.64 2.73 3.07s2.27 2.53 2.92 3.31c.94 1.17 2.28 2.88 4.02 5.14s2.78 3.63 3.14 4.11a13.24 13.24 0 0 1 2.93 6.82Zm14.02 0c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.73 1.56Zm9.35-28.04v31.15a3.148 3.148 0 0 1-3.12 3.11H87.91c-.84 2.06-2.22 3.85-3.99 5.18a13.062 13.062 0 0 1-6.09 2.51 15.735 15.735 0 0 1-3.92 3.97c-1.5 1.07-3.19 1.82-4.99 2.21-1.35 1.71-3.1 3.07-5.09 3.97-1.95.91-4.11 1.32-6.26 1.19a14.77 14.77 0 0 1-6.13 1.92c-2.09.18-4.2-.05-6.21-.68-2-.63-3.91-1.5-5.7-2.6a28.63 28.63 0 0 1-5.04-3.94L20.53 49.84H3.11A3.155 3.155 0 0 1 0 46.72v-32.7c.02-1.71 1.4-3.09 3.11-3.11h20.5c.46-.45 1.22-1.23 2.29-2.34s1.84-1.88 2.31-2.34c.47-.46 1.18-1.1 2.14-1.95.75-.69 1.58-1.3 2.46-1.83.68-.37 1.51-.79 2.48-1.24.96-.45 1.97-.77 3.02-.95C39.41.08 40.52 0 41.63 0h5.7c3.15-.02 6.22.93 8.81 2.73C58.72.93 61.8-.02 64.95 0h8.13c1.09 0 2.19.09 3.26.29.93.17 1.85.4 2.75.7.89.32 1.73.76 2.51 1.29.88.58 1.6 1.09 2.17 1.51.75.59 1.45 1.23 2.09 1.92.83.86 1.46 1.54 1.9 2.04.44.5 1.11 1.28 2 2.34.89 1.05 1.57 1.84 2.02 2.36h17.28c1.71.02 3.09 1.41 3.12 3.12h-.01Z\" data-name=\"Path 6790\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Parent carers are valued and included as part of the school or setting community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c77b\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-682de6db6c77b-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-682de6db6c77b-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c822\"><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>Schools<\/strong> and settings show that they:<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Identify the needs of parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Understand parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Respond in the right way for individual parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Have a \u2018can do\u2019 approach.<\/li>\n<li>Recognise the strengths of parent carers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c856\"><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 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>Devon<\/strong> parent carers told us this could look like:<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Clear processes to support every child (including ones whose parent carers are unable to advocate for them).<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring that parent carer views are heard and valued.<\/li>\n<li>Helping parent carers to feel confident and less alone.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carer concerns are explored with curiosity, in a timely manner, and feedback is given.<\/li>\n<li>Being signposted to further support (for example, DIAS, IPSEA, parent carer support groups).<\/li>\n<li>Seeking to understand what is going on when there are difficulties with attendance and supporting the child\u2019s wellbeing, working collaboratively to find solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Systems are clearly explained to parent carers, for example links between school, GP, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and how referrals are made.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers have a named and obvious first point of contact for advice and guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Schools offer emotional support to parent carers when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting at a place that feels safe for parent carers if this is appropriate, and meeting planned (for example, virtual, in person, clarity about who is going to be there, parent carers can contribute to an agenda).<\/li>\n<li>Honesty, because parent carers may be able to support the school in finding solutions to problems.<\/li>\n<li>All school staff have an understanding of SEND, including masking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"box-quote\">They always seem to take matters seriously and show a lot of care and compassion.<cite class=\"quote-by\">Parent carer<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"c\"><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 0 112.17 70.87\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"M9.35 43.62c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.72 1.56m71.7-2.83-1.87-2.43c-.93-1.2-1.6-2.08-2.02-2.63a350.8 350.8 0 0 0-1.85-2.39c-.81-1.04-1.5-1.9-2.07-2.58-.57-.68-1.22-1.44-1.97-2.29-.75-.84-1.48-1.64-2.19-2.39l-6.09 6.82c-4.87 5.5-13.27 6.01-18.76 1.14-.5-.44-.96-.92-1.39-1.43a11.9 11.9 0 0 1 .1-15.33l8.62-10.03c-.79-.38-1.62-.65-2.48-.8-.76-.16-1.54-.25-2.31-.29-.6-.02-1.52 0-2.75.02s-2.03.05-2.39.05c-2.9-.04-5.68 1.13-7.69 3.21l-7.69 7.69H18.7v26.48c.16 0 .5 0 1.02-.02s.88-.02 1.07 0 .51.05.95.1c.34.03.68.1 1 .22.23.1.51.23.85.41.33.17.64.39.9.66l14.46 14.21c3.73 3.6 7.42 5.4 11.05 5.4 2.26.11 4.46-.72 6.08-2.29 1.8.65 3.79.51 5.47-.39 1.72-.81 3-2.32 3.53-4.14 2.28.24 4.54-.55 6.18-2.14.7-.64 1.29-1.39 1.75-2.21.48-.73.71-1.59.68-2.46.62.41 1.36.58 2.09.49 1.32.02 2.62-.33 3.75-1.02 1.04-.61 1.87-1.5 2.41-2.58.51-1.08.71-2.29.58-3.48a6.603 6.603 0 0 0-1.49-3.58Zm7.74 2.83h4.67V18.7h-4.53l-7.65-8.76a10.407 10.407 0 0 0-8.23-3.7h-8.13a8.908 8.908 0 0 0-7.11 3.26L47.64 21.33a5.456 5.456 0 0 0-1.36 3.65c-.01 1.33.46 2.63 1.31 3.65a6.865 6.865 0 0 0 5.36 2.53c2.07.08 4.06-.8 5.4-2.39l9.4-10.61c.68-.7 1.63-1.07 2.6-1.05a3.115 3.115 0 0 1 2.7 4.06c.52.62 1.43 1.64 2.73 3.07s2.27 2.53 2.92 3.31c.94 1.17 2.28 2.88 4.02 5.14s2.78 3.63 3.14 4.11a13.24 13.24 0 0 1 2.93 6.82Zm14.02 0c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.73 1.56Zm9.35-28.04v31.15a3.148 3.148 0 0 1-3.12 3.11H87.91c-.84 2.06-2.22 3.85-3.99 5.18a13.062 13.062 0 0 1-6.09 2.51 15.735 15.735 0 0 1-3.92 3.97c-1.5 1.07-3.19 1.82-4.99 2.21-1.35 1.71-3.1 3.07-5.09 3.97-1.95.91-4.11 1.32-6.26 1.19a14.77 14.77 0 0 1-6.13 1.92c-2.09.18-4.2-.05-6.21-.68-2-.63-3.91-1.5-5.7-2.6a28.63 28.63 0 0 1-5.04-3.94L20.53 49.84H3.11A3.155 3.155 0 0 1 0 46.72v-32.7c.02-1.71 1.4-3.09 3.11-3.11h20.5c.46-.45 1.22-1.23 2.29-2.34s1.84-1.88 2.31-2.34c.47-.46 1.18-1.1 2.14-1.95.75-.69 1.58-1.3 2.46-1.83.68-.37 1.51-.79 2.48-1.24.96-.45 1.97-.77 3.02-.95C39.41.08 40.52 0 41.63 0h5.7c3.15-.02 6.22.93 8.81 2.73C58.72.93 61.8-.02 64.95 0h8.13c1.09 0 2.19.09 3.26.29.93.17 1.85.4 2.75.7.89.32 1.73.76 2.51 1.29.88.58 1.6 1.09 2.17 1.51.75.59 1.45 1.23 2.09 1.92.83.86 1.46 1.54 1.9 2.04.44.5 1.11 1.28 2 2.34.89 1.05 1.57 1.84 2.02 2.36h17.28c1.71.02 3.09 1.41 3.12 3.12h-.01Z\" data-name=\"Path 6790\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Communication with parent carers is effective.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c8a9\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-682de6db6c8a9-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-682de6db6c8a9-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix repeatbox\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c95e\"><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>Schools<\/strong> and settings show that they: <\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Provide the information parent carers need, in a form parent carers understand<\/li>\n<li>Ask for parent carer views.<\/li>\n<li>Listen calmly and respectfully.<\/li>\n<li>Respond promptly.<\/li>\n<li>Make time for parent carers.<\/li>\n<li>Use positive and helpful language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6c998\"><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 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>Devon<\/strong> parent carers told us this could look like:<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>The child\u2019s needs are identified, actions are put in place, progress is closely monitored, and there&#8217;s an expectation for everyone to work together.<\/li>\n<li>Plans, actions and outcomes are clearly shared.<\/li>\n<li>Timely response when a parent carer raises a concern or issue, a timeline for a response to be shared, and a process to review and record outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Where there are challenges with a child coming into school, continue ongoing, proactive and regular communication with parent carers and involve parent carers in planning.<\/li>\n<li>Training for staff and parent carers about systems for SEND and transitions, with enhanced transitions for children with SEND.<\/li>\n<li>Clear information is shared with parent carers about transition plans.<\/li>\n<li>Communication is consistent and proactive, with clear systems of communication understood by all members of the school community, liaising with one member of staff rather than contact from lots of different staff.<\/li>\n<li>A range of communication methods that parent carers can access, for example systems of communication like Tapestry, that go on after EYFS.<\/li>\n<li>Local parent carer groups to share advice and offer support (schools can connect parent carers with support groups where possible).<\/li>\n<li>School staff recognise when parent carers need time and a calm space to enable clear communication.<\/li>\n<li>Informal opportunities for chats (for example, half-termly drop-ins, coffee mornings).<\/li>\n<li>Primary and secondary schools work in partnership in relation to transition.<\/li>\n<li>At secondary school, ensure consistency between pastoral or behavioural approaches and SEND approaches &#8211; where a child is being supported by different departments make sure there is joined up approach (for example to attendance).<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers are able to contact the class teacher, SENCo, or other leaders.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers receive communication from school staff which is clear and accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"box-quote\">It feels great when staff communicate well &#8211; it\u2019s reassuring and helps me feel more confident.<cite class=\"quote-by\">Parent carer<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6ca25\"><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 0 112.17 70.87\">\n  <path fill=\"#24285f\" d=\"M9.35 43.62c1.14.09 2.22-.53 2.73-1.56.52-.97.52-2.14 0-3.12a3.157 3.157 0 0 0-4.33-1.12c-.46.27-.85.66-1.12 1.12-.52.97-.52 2.14 0 3.12.5 1.03 1.58 1.65 2.72 1.56m71.7-2.83-1.87-2.43c-.93-1.2-1.6-2.08-2.02-2.63a350.8 350.8 0 0 0-1.85-2.39c-.81-1.04-1.5-1.9-2.07-2.58-.57-.68-1.22-1.44-1.97-2.29-.75-.84-1.48-1.64-2.19-2.39l-6.09 6.82c-4.87 5.5-13.27 6.01-18.76 1.14-.5-.44-.96-.92-1.39-1.43a11.9 11.9 0 0 1 .1-15.33l8.62-10.03c-.79-.38-1.62-.65-2.48-.8-.76-.16-1.54-.25-2.31-.29-.6-.02-1.52 0-2.75.02s-2.03.05-2.39.05c-2.9-.04-5.68 1.13-7.69 3.21l-7.69 7.69H18.7v26.48c.16 0 .5 0 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in partnership with parent carers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"d\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#d-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 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6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Schools<\/strong> and settings show that they: <\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Want parent carers to be involved.<\/li>\n<li>Value parent carers as an equal partner.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage and take on board parent carers\u2019 ideas and suggestions for making improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Work together with parent carers on making improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-682de6db6cb1a\"><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 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 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carers to understand the behaviour of their child.<\/li>\n<li>Putting the child at centre of everything, meeting their needs and working together.<\/li>\n<li>Having trust and honesty, where school is a safe place for children, young people, parent carers, and school staff.<\/li>\n<li>Schools share with parent carers how they are utilising resources available to ensure that all children can meet their potential (for example schools communicate what their OAIP offer is to parent carers).<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers know what is being tried and what is working at school and vice versa, so parent carers can support and implement strategies at home when there are concerns about a child.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers having access staff working directly with their child, not just senior teachers.<\/li>\n<li>Clear systems of sharing parent carer communication within school systems, where staff know information, so parent carers do not have to repeat information about their child.<\/li>\n<li>Giving parent carers opportunities to contribute to the development of school policies (for example, behaviour policy and logging of behaviour points)<\/li>\n<li>Communicating what has happened as a result of parent carer views being shared.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers have opportunities to have a voice in the school (e.g. parent carer forum, surveys, email address for feedback etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers of children with SEND are able to review SEND plans in partnership with school staff.<\/li>\n<li>Parent carers of children with SEND are involved in planning support for their child in relation to school trips and offsite visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"box-quote\">Teachers took our suggestions on board.<cite class=\"quote-by\">Parent 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