“This SEN support should take the form of a four-part cycle through which earlier decisions and actions are revisited, refined and revised with a growing understanding of the pupil’s needs and of what supports the pupil in making good progress and securing good outcomes. This is known as the graduated approach. It draws on more detailed approaches, more frequent review and more specialist expertise in successive cycles in order to match interventions to the SEN of children and young people.”
The Graduated approach involves a four-part cycle: Assess, Plan, Do, and Review. This approach emphasises early identification and intervention, with ongoing monitoring and adjustments to provision as needed.
- Assess: This stage involves identifying a child's needs through observation, assessment, and gathering information from parents and other professionals.
- Plan: A plan is developed to outline the specific support and provision required to address the identified needs.
- Do: The planned provision is put into action, with the setting providing the necessary support and resources.
- Review: The effectiveness of the provision is reviewed regularly, and the plan is adjusted as needed to ensure the child is making progress and achieving their goals.
This cycle is repeated as with each review informing the next stage of assessment, planning, and action.