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We invest literally hours and hours in talking to our parents,’ says Amanda King, head teacher of Bedworth Heath Nursery School in Warwickshire. ‘We support them to become an advocate for their child and help them in any practical way we can, whether it is filling out a form for the Disability Living Allowance or trying to access an education health and care plan. Our focus is on achieving a holistic picture of the child that is shared with their parents.’
When it comes to working with parents on SEND, practical steps are one way that the parents can be helped through what can be an emotional process.
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