Aim
To identify sources of key learner information needed by LSAs in your setting and the role LSAs can play in ensuring information is accurate, shared and regularly reviewed.
Learning points
Learners benefit when information on what works in engaging them in learning is shared.
The more learners experience consistency of approaches, the better placed they are to predict their environments, understand what is being asked of them and become active learners invested in the learning process.
LSAs may need to draw on information deriving from a wide range of documents to effectively support a learner.
Effective support is dependent on having a good understanding of the individual learner. LSAs should be able to familiarise themselves with documented detail on a learner. For example, previous attainments, baseline assessments, targets, EHCPs or IDP outcomes, behaviour support plans, individual risk assessment.
Information in key supporting documents should be evidence-based and regularly reviewed.
LSAs unique role working with learners and staff means they are well placed to contribute to reviews on the accuracy of information held about individual learners.
