Partnership Working
Local government organisations that provide a range of children's and educational services.
Local Education Authorities (LEAs)
A family unit with two parents who are co-parenting a child. Includes parents who identify as LGBT.
Nuclear family.
Two barriers to effective partnerships linked to finding the time to meet with parents.
Time constraints
Parents work commitments
What does SENDIASS stand for?
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services.
Three roles performed by a School Nurse.
Giving immunisations
carrying out screening
raising awareness of health issues
supporting children and young people with medical needs
Working well with parents and carers allows for a joined up approach and ensures these for children.
Best outcomes
Made up of a combination of two families.
Blended or step family
Some parents may not trust educators due to their own negative experiences. How can this be overcome?
The key worker system
Open door policy
Home visits
The support parents and families can obtain from The Citizens Advice Bureau.
Financial and legal advice.
Advice about benefits which maybe available to parents and families.
Two roles of an educational psychologist
Carries out assessments of children's and young people's learning and development.
Supports parents and professionals
Works with children and young people
An advantage of working in partnership with parents I that trust is developed and this allows for sharing of?
Information about the child
Parenting style with clear rules and boundaries which are clearly explained to the children. Parents listen to their children and consider their views.
Authoritative
Communication is vital to establish good partnerships with parents. Two things that can make communication more difficult are...
English as an additional language
SEND
Time constraints
Three wider sources of support for parents and families.
Charities
The NHS
Healthcare Centres
Community Centres
Citizens advice
Social service/ children's services
SENDIASS
Two benefits of working collaboratively with other professionals
Working towards shared goals
Accessing advice and support
Sharing skills, knowledge and expertise
Improving referrals
How does working in partnership with parents support transitions?
Helps to identify and support the children's emotional needs.
Parenting style which emphasises obedience, control and following rules without explanation.
Authoritarian
Three things that can support communication when working with parents are....
Home communication dairies, questionnaires, open days evenings, regular email/ phone contact, translators or child advocates, home visits, use of technology.
Two charities that support families.
Family Action
Family Rights Group
Action for Children
Any other Charity supporting SEND
two things professionals need to consider when working collaboratively
Maintaining confidentiality/ protecting sensitive data
Gaining parental consent when appropriate
Reporting concerns and referrals
following relevant policies & procedures
Two examples of public services that those working with children may work in partnership with.
The NHS
Children & Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
Children's Services (LEA)
Parenting style demonstrating by a lack of responsiveness that can lead to neglect.
Uninvolved
What needs to be considered regarding welcoming parents with disabilities into the setting?
Accessibility to and inside the building
Adapting to meet the needs of all parents e.g. preferred communication method
The team responsible for SEN assessments
SEN review team
Two benefits of maintaining professional boundaries
Facilitates partnership working
Protects emotional wellbeing
Respects privacy
Avoids distraction
Provides structure and expectations
Reduces Conflict
Promotes safeguarding
Maintains confidentiality