Person Centred Reviews

Person Centred APPROACHES

1Person Centred planningPerson Centred Planning has the person at the centre and is rooted in the principles of rights, independence and choice. It is a way of enabling people to think about what they want now and in the future. It is about supporting people to plan their lives, work towards their goals and get the right support.

2Person Centred Thinking involves using a collection of tools and approaches to plan with a person- not for them.There are various tools available at: http://www.helensandersonassociates.co.uk

Important To/ ForWorking / Not WorkingOne Page ProfilesGood Day/ Bad DayThe Doughnut SortRelationship CircleLearning LogDecision Making AgreementsMatching StaffCommunication charts4 +1 QuestionsPresence to Contribution

Can be used for preparation for and in a Person Centred ReviewExamples of some of these tools are in their pack3

Important To / Important ForIt is important that the person does one of these in their own words (with support that isnt leading) to hear the persons real voice.

Family and professionals could do their own sheets and be able to share what they believe is important without making their views the main focus.4

Whats Working/ Not WorkingThis template is designed to be done with all people around the person, including the person themselves.

The sections could be completed separately and privately in advance of meetings. This is likely to give the individual and their family time to really consider what they want to raise.

Good Practice will be for this to be completed with the person before a meeting and sent to the family to consider so they are aware of expectations.5

6ActivityOn your table you will find a picture of a member of the Royal Family. As a table please complete the Important To and Important For sheet about your Royal Person.

Important To: is what you feel they would think and say is important and what they would want in their life.Important For: is more likely to be about safety, health, hygiene and rational considerations that you and others around them feel would help them better.7Person Centred Reviews

8The aim of a person centred review is to:

Identify and discuss what people like and admire about the person; what is important to the person (now and for the future); and what help and support the person needs.

Identify and discuss what is working and not working from different perspectives (the persons, the staff/schools, the families, and others)

Agree actions that will: support the person to get what is important to them now and for the future continue what is working and change what is not working build on the person centred information and build into a person centred plan

9Building the Review Before It Happens

Support the focus person to prepare

10TASK: As a table/group sort through the statements of things to do before a review and match them to who they are helpful for or most apply to. (Some may overlap categories).11Person

Decide what they may want to share at the meetingDecide who is essential and who else could be invitedDecide how to personalise the review and make it comfortable sharing a favourite food or drink, sitting informally not around desks.Decide how it will be best to communicateConsider completing a one page profile (with support) and encourage thought about the future FamilyBrief about what to expect, how it will work, what is the purpose.Prepare them that they will be expected to contributed.Particularly brief them to consider what they like and admire, what is important to and for the child and what is working and what could be improved.Reassure them that all types of communication are important and spellings wont be judgedProfessionals and any other people

Share the process of the meeting, or at least the headings that will be used with professionals beforehand, so that they can consider their contribution.Be clear that this is not an opportunity to write reports under new headings, but to bring their knowledge and contribute to creating a shared understanding together. The Review facilitator

Ensure that the young person, family and professionals are briefed and preparedlearn how the person wants to be at the centre of their meeting and ensure as far as possible to set things up this waycheck how the person has been supported to contribute and what there may be to sharelearn who has been invited discover how the person wants to be and will be supported in the meeting. 12

Setting the scene:

When people walk into the room it should be welcoming andinformal.

There will be:

flipchart paper with headings on the wall

a semi-circle of chairs (no tables!)

music playing (if the person wants it)

and refreshments chosen by the individual (beyond the typical tea, coffee and biscuits).

13Structure the ReviewMood Setting: introductory music, seating arrangements food etc.Who is hereWhat we like and admire about the personGround Rules and ProcessesWhat is Important To and ForWhat is Working and Not WorkingDiscussion of important To and For and Working/ Not WorkingAgreement of Actions.

14How the review matches the paperworkWho is here: Who has contributed to the plan.What is Important To and For: Section A:Views , Interests and Aspirations. |What is Working and Not Working: Sections B,C,D: Strengths and Special Educational Needs for 6 Categories: Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sensory and /or Physical, Health Needs, Social Care needs. (Section J: Personal Budget Information may also appear in this section of the review.)Agreement of Actions: Section F, G, H:Provision required. Section E :Outcomes

TASKReturn to your Royal Family member.

Use the post it notes on the table and each write things you like and admire about the person and stick them around the images. Committed to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Can make people laugh Speaks his mind

Longevity of role unique

Well Dressed and Presented Visible right hand man to the Queen

Good Practice in NottinghamshireVideos: This is me

Powerpoints of likes and hopes (Created by pupils in class time.)

Hot Seating in PSHE where all class members say what they like and admire about the person which is recorded and brought to the review.

Potential for The Wiki to be used well in these reviews.James had his favourite chocolate coated biscuits and apple juice. He sat on his bean-bag and listened to his favourite pop-star (Robbie Williams) before his meeting started. This gave a strong message to others about whos meeting this was!I dont normally like meetings. Theyre boring, people go on and I get moaned at but this wasnt like a meeting it was alright actually. Elizabeth. (Young Person)The review became a positive experience - almost enjoyable! As a parent you often feel that the contribution you make in a review is negative because there are issues that require resolving. Using this framework allows the childs positives to be celebrated by allparties, the negatives were not the sole focus. Matthews Mum.It was good having the information on posters instead of reports it was more accessible.SENCO There was an amazing dialogue, it was positive and enjoyable. Head TeacherI liked the way that we all gave our views on all of the issues. Teaching AssistantI thought it was extremely positive looking at what is working and not workingand setting actions. Class Teacher

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