Graduated approach
The four-part cycle of assess, plan, do and review that schools in England use to support pupils with SEN.
- Used in
- England
- Topic
- SEND and special education
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Related terms
- SEN support England
- Support for pupils with SEN who do not have an EHCP, provided by the school using its own resources and the graduated approach.
- Assess plan do review (APDR) England
- The cycle used in the graduated approach to identify a pupil's needs, plan support, put it in place and review its impact.
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