Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School notes that families have a lot of information and that it is important for teachers to be aware of this. She explains that parents have a unique perspective and talks about the importance of working collaboratively with families.

Matt Eggleston (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) explains what a SNAP form is. He notes that the forms are completed by families and the school team – these provide different perspectives which can be helpful.

Emma Worsfold DP/ SENCO Hoon Hay School, Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager and Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support Hagley College each address the importance of communication between families and the school – primary, intermediate and secondary. They talk about support at the time of transition.

Emma Worsfold DP/ SENCO Hoon Hay School and Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager note that schools are recording information about students all of the time. This is gathered in a structured way and used to inform interactions with students and the devlopment of a plan.

Emma Worsfold DP/ SENCO Hoon Hay School, Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager and Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support Hagley College note that Individual Learning plans might address academic or behavioural aspects, they might be large or small, the important thing is that they are tailored to each student.

Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager notes that schools celebrate difference in lots of

ways. She explains that there are opportunities right through a school day and year for

children to understand that we are all different. Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support

Hagley College notes that this happens in a formal and informal way.

Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School notes that strategies that work for children with ADHD are normally good for the whole class. She talks about emotion regulation and also about dealing with sensory issues. Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support Hagley College notes the difference between primary and secondary schools.

Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School notes that behaviour is communication. Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager explains different approaches to responding to behaviour. Matt Eggleston Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist shares his observations.

Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support notes that benefits for the school when the family share what is happening for the child at home. Parents see things that the school won’t be seeing – being aware of this helps the school support the student.

Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School talks about strategies to avoid exclusion from an activity. She notes the importance of being solution focussed. Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support explains the value of family and school meeting to talk through options for the student.

Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager notes that all schools have a process for addressing families concerns about a teacher and how concerns can be escalated. Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School talks about the importance of working with the school to resolve the issues.

Helen Aldwell RTLB Cluster Manager notes the importance of communication. Sarah Parder Year 9 Adviser / Learning Support notes the importance of building a relationship with the school. Emma Worsfold DP / SENCO Hoon Hay School notes the importance of being curious about a child and looking at ways for the child to be successful.