Choose a better way to work

Ensure children and young people are:

• Listened to

• Provided with the information and support necessary to enable participation in decisions around their learning

• Encouraged to express their views

• Involved in decision making processes, where appropriate

• Encouraged to share responsibility for their learning with adults

• Able to develop confidence in their ability to make decisions in a meaningful way in relation to managing their learning differences; and

• Given opportunities to develop their metacognition (their understanding about how they learn). This will develop their independence, confidence, and self-esteem

This allows young people to see that their opinions and presence in the school/setting are valued and have been recognised, creating trust and respect between learners and the school/setting.