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Assess plan do review

The cycle used in the graduated approach to identify a pupil's needs, plan support, put it in place and review its impact.

Also called
APDR
Used in
England
Topic
SEND and special education

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Graduated approach England
The four-part cycle of assess, plan, do and review that schools in England use to support pupils with SEN.

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