Framework principles and approach

The principles of the SEND Practice Framework underpin the Framework itself and are the heart of the work we are undertaking.

• Person centred and aspirational for all CYP – recognising the child/young person as an individual, putting the child and young person at the centre of everything we do. Building in voice and aspiration of the child/young person, celebration of the whole child.
• Always working WITH – creating a context of high support and high challenge with children, young people and families and each other;
• Relationship and partnership based – assuming that engagement and best outcomes are achieved through trusting and respectful relationships with each other, taking responsibility for creating and maintaining effective relationships at all levels;
• One child , one plan process  - which is formulation driven and evidence based, wherever possible,  one lead worker  to coordinate a single comprehensive plan. Ensuring a holistic view of the child and young person.
• Strength and needs focussed - all interactions, interventions and plans are seeking, affirming and utilising existing knowledge, skills and abilities; and adopt an evidence based approach to assessing needs and managing risk;
• Transparent - children, young people and families are as fully informed as possible and are always involved in and understand decisions that concern themselves and their families; Decisions promote equity and fairness.
• Accountability, evaluation and sustainability – having high expectations and always working to continually understand a situation, improve plans and find ways to enable independence and reduce reliability on services-
• Recognising that inclusion and engagement with education is a protective factor – seeking to maximise attendance, attainment and achievement and secure positive life outcomes.
• Supporting the system that supports the child – equality of opportunity, promotion of inclusion, understanding that practice and policy is the foundation on which all other developments are made.
• Preparing for adulthood – systems that ensure children and young people develop confidence, resilience and life skills that allow for successful transitions, and to live fulfilling lives.