Silkysteps early years forum - planning ideas for play

Hi

I never wote an IEP as this was handled by our designated SEN coordinator but have done a search for some official information for you .. and I'm sure that anyone here with an example/ideas will post as well :cheerful:

QUOTE TAKEN FROM this page ~ Leics.gov.uk
There is also a downloadable pdf giving the same info but in a printable format, at the foot of their page. :thumbsup:

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An Individual Education Plan or IEP is a record of strategies used to help a child progress.
An IEP is required for all children at Early Years Action or Early Years Action Plus.
The IEP should only record that which is additional to or different from the differentiated curriculum that is normally provided
It should be discussed with the parents
It should be crisply written and focus on three or four targets.
The IEP should record information about the child's;

short term targets
teaching strategies
provision to be put in place
date of review
outcome of action taken

An IEP

Is a planning and working document and a process (Plan-do-review)
Indicates areas of difficulty experienced by the child (long term objectives) and identifies his/her immediate learning needs (short-term targets)
Outlines a child's individual learning programme and provision that is "extra, distinctive or different"
Focuses on up to 4 targets for the children relating to key skills, e.g. communication, social skills, behaviour
Matches resources to the child's needs
Involves on-going monitoring and regular reviews so that informed decisions can be made about future learning and provision
Should be brief, focused, action-based, manageable and easy to use
Provides a focus for collaborative educational effort through shared targets and co-ordinated provision
Should respond to and meet the child's needs and also the needs of the practitioners and parents/carers
Should link in with existing planning, assessment and recording procedures/documents.

What information should be included on an IEP?

Name/date of birth/address/telephone number(s) (work and home)
Name(s) of those with parental responsibility
Additional contact for emergencies (if appropriate)
Language(s) spoken at home
Date child started at Early Years Group
Days/sessions (i.e. a.m. and p.m.) attending
Medical information if know (hearing, eye sight, medical condition)
Special arrangements/resources (Medication or equipment)
Details of other professionals involved
Name of key worker at Early Years Group
Name of special education needs co-ordinator (SENCO)
Code of Practice Stage (i.e. Early Years Action, Action Plus, Statutory Assessment started)

Targets

Long-term Objectives:

These are general and reflect areas of difficulty or concern, e.g.

Sam will develop his understanding of language
Aliya will improve her hand skills

Short-term Targets

These must be specific and relate to the child's long term-term objectives

Sam will indicate the big and little object on request from a choice of two objects
Aliya will thread five beads onto a rigid lace.

Writing Targets

A target should:

Describe positively what the child will be able to do within an identified period of time as a result of the teaching
Specify success criteria
Indicate the arrangements, including:-

- Setting
- Conditions
- Frequency and duration
- Resources

Smart Targets

S Specific Is the target short or simple? Does it relate to observable behaviour?
("Look, I can….")
M Measurable / Manageable What are the success criteria? e.g. The child complete the task 4 out of 5 times
A Achievable Is the child likely to achieve this target within the time available.
Are you able to use a "small steps approach to achieve the target?
R Relevant Is the target appropriate for the child's current development level and ability?
Will the child be able to make use of the skill?
T Timed Is the target a short-term one that can be reviewed in approximately 4 months?