Children and young people, and their parents and carers, have a right to share their views and be involved in decisions about their additional support for learning.
This section will help you understand:
- children and young people’s legal rights to be involved in decisions about their support for learning
- parents’ and carers’ legal rights to be involved in decisions about their child’s support
- how to build positive communication and relationships with children and young people and their families
- what options are available to help you solve problems and disagreements.
Getting children’s views
Understand children’s fundamental legal rights to have a say in decisions about their life, education and support. Find top tips on how to fully involve your learners in decisions about their additional support for learning.
Involving parents and carers
Understand more about parents’ and carers’ rights to be involved in decisions about their child’s support. Consider our advice on supporting families to work together with you when relationships or communication may be challenging.
Solving problems
Understand what options are open to children, young people and their families if everyone is struggling to agree on the best way forwards. Find out how these options may help you get things back on track.
Module: Working with families to provide the right support
15-30 minute module on working with families to provide the right support
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