Staged Intervention is the framework used in Scottish schools to identify and support pupils with additional support needs.
Pupil Support and Senior Management record and maintain this information, and classroom teachers need easy access to it. Here's an overview of the four stages and the kind of information that helps staff support learners at each level.
Multi-Agency
Education Specialists
Additional Support
Universal Support
Most pupils are supported at Stage 1, with progressively fewer requiring higher stages of intervention.
Classroom teacher meets needs through quality first teaching
This pupil has identified additional support needs, but they can be met through reasonable adjustments and good classroom practice. No specialist involvement is required at this stage.
Pupil receives support from Learning Support or school staff
This pupil receives additional support beyond classroom strategies. They may attend interventions with Learning Support or have regular sessions with school staff outside of class.
Specialists within education are involved
This pupil has involvement from education specialists such as Educational Psychology, ASL Services, or has a dedicated PSA. There will be specific recommendations for classroom practice.
External agencies are involved alongside school
This pupil has support from agencies outside education, such as CAMHS, Social Work, or NHS services. There may be important information teachers need to be aware of.
The Staged Intervention Database makes it easy for Pupil Support to record and share pupil information, and gives classroom teachers quick access to support learners effectively.
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