hi lynne
· An explanation of strategies that can be used to support carers who may react positively or negatively to partnership opportunities – its important to understand that not all parents wish to take part with working in partnership and some parents may react in a negative manner but by not putting any pressure on them it may result in them having a more positive attitude. Those parents who act in a positive way will tend to be more at ease with discussing their child’s progress. Some carers may find it difficult to accept their child needs assessments to identify possible learning difficulties this can be helped with being sensitive and listening to any concerns the parent may have and offering lots of support and information and give plenty of time for discussions, explain that they will be informed about any changes and that their child will not be singled out. Involve parents and the child with details of what they should expect and that if their child is put on an IEP that they can come off it at any time all information gained is confidential. If parents/carers are still not happy get SENCO to offer advice and also the head teacher to offer support to the parents and staff. Parents tend to accept it more if it’s about their child’s learning but find it more difficult to accept if it’s about their child’s behaviour. Its important to listen to what the carers and the child are saying and trying your best to explain its in the best interest of the child giving lots of advice and answering any questions they may. Explain that by getting outside agencies in they too can give advice to staff and parents in the best ways to deal with the situation in order for their child to reach their full potential, and hold meetings in school if its more convenient for the parents/carers.
hope this helps a little x
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