Working with families

Code of Practice

At Whitefield we understand the importance of and are committed to early identification of need.

• Parents and Carers play a crucial role in this and are involved from the outset.

• All our teachers have had training in working with CP with SEND and our Inclusion Manager and Early Years Leads are experienced teachers holding the National Award.

• In line with the Code of Practice we follow a graduated approach to identification and provision.

• This is our Assess Plan Do Review Cycle.

We are committed to the principle that parents and carers are the experts about their children.

Children usually feel more confident and positive about themselves and their learning when parents and practitioners work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

School professionals work closely with families to discuss needs and assessments and we seek to co-produce documents such as pupil passports and Education and Health care plans

We also refer on to organisations who can provide parental support such as

• Mental Health Support team

• SENDIASS

• Advanced Solutions

• ADHD Foundation

• Liverpool Parent and Carers Group

Families play a part in the Inclusion Quality Mark Assessment