Who is responsible for and included in writing and monitoring an IEP?
It is not the SENCos role to write IEP targets. It is the responsibility of the class or subject teacher to write IEP targets and ensure they are incorporated into the day-to-day classroom planning. The pupil and the parents should be fully involved in deciding on the targets to be included in the IEP; however the teacher’s professional judgement is essential if a successful IEP is to be written. The teacher will have a thorough knowledge of: • the child’s learning style • the child’s rate of learning • the child’s current skill level • the curriculum requirements. The reviewing of an IEP should be a continuous process carried out by individual class and subject teachers, with the child. The success of the IEP should be evaluated at least twice a year by the SENCo, relevant teachers, the parents and the child. What makes a quality IEP? It is important to remember that children learn most when they are motivated, having fun and feeling confident. A good IEP will have a simple learning i
