Any parent who is concerned about their child’s progress should request a meeting with the child’s key worker. If concerns still exist, a meeting should be requested with the Head of the establishment.
If a child is found to have difficulties with speech, learning, coping with other children etc., the first step we would take in helping the child would be to discuss the difficulty with the child’s parent.
We could then plan how to work together to help the child. Specialists help e.g., Speech Therapy, would only be sought with the parent’s full agreement. The specialists would then use their skills and experience to advise parents and staff while working to help the child. The rights and responsibilities of parents are respected, and they are encouraged to be involved in making decisions about the approaches taken when developing additional support plans for the child. Additional support plans are reviewed termly.