Learning Disability Today, 10(10), December 2010, pp.20-22.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
This article describes the use of person-centred reviews as part of the transition process for children and young people with learning disabilities. Person-centred reviews are designed to replace other review processes. They meet all statutory requirements but aim to be a more comfortable and engaging process for the young person, their families, and supporters. As well as having professionals attending for statutory requirements, the young person can invite who they want, such as friends and family. The review is held in an environment which uses colour, hospitality and music in order to make the young person feel as comfortable as possible. The article describes a pilot project in the Friars School and Sports College in Northamptonshire to develop person-centred reviews. The pilot group consisted of 8 pupils in year 11 aged 15 and 16, 2 sixth formers at a crucial transitional time in their lives, and 1 visually impaired and physically disabled child in year 10. This pilot has had positive feedback from teachers, parents, grandparents, and pupils.
This article describes the use of person-centred reviews as part of the transition process for children and young people with learning disabilities. Person-centred reviews are designed to replace other review processes. They meet all statutory requirements but aim to be a more comfortable and engaging process for the young person, their families, and supporters. As well as having professionals attending for statutory requirements, the young person can invite who they want, such as friends and family. The review is held in an environment which uses colour, hospitality and music in order to make the young person feel as comfortable as possible. The article describes a pilot project in the Friars School and Sports College in Northamptonshire to develop person-centred reviews. The pilot group consisted of 8 pupils in year 11 aged 15 and 16, 2 sixth formers at a crucial transitional time in their lives, and 1 visually impaired and physically disabled child in year 10. This pilot has had positive feedback from teachers, parents, grandparents, and pupils.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, person-centred care, person-centred planning, schools, special education, service transitions, young people;
Reports on a unique respite service for children with learning or physical disabilities, which is being provided by a local authority (Middlesbrough) and a voluntary organisation (Shaftsbury Society).
Reports on a unique respite service for children with learning or physical disabilities, which is being provided by a local authority (Middlesbrough) and a voluntary organisation (Shaftsbury Society).
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, local authorities, physical disabilities, short break care, social services, social care provision, voluntary organisations, young people, children;