What to expect from an IEP

[smearedinfood]

Hi
We've been having discussions with my son teachers, she's now saying she's going to book him in for an IEP (this is appreciated), can't really see a link online to show what the process is.

Can't really find a link to see what happens during an IEP, if you could advise that would be great as its easier if my son knows what to expect and for me to get some advice on how to phrase the process for him.

IEP stands for 'Individual Education Plan', so it should be individually written, to meet your ds's needs.

Under the 2001 SEN Code of Practice, there was a standard form. It listed the 'target' on the left, then the 'How' Section, then the 'Who / Where /When' section.
The targets should be 'SMART' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-scaled) ....... so might say 'SmearedInFood's ds to be able to sit at a table with his peers to eat his dinner, 4 out of 5 times a week' or 'Smearedin Food's ds to be able to spell 'CVC words' when writing sentences, when prompted by an adult to review his work at the end' etc.

Hi BackForGood
Thanks for that, ah, I was assuming that he was going to get some sort of assessment, I will enquire further.
DS is 6 and he’s in Year 2 (summer). Typically referred to as dreamy in class, quite an introvert temperament. Generally well behaved and not disruptive.
We’ve asked for help as he’s struggling academically. I think there may be an issue with dyslexia. He will blend a word, read it and then when you turn the page he will meet the same word and start all over again not remembering he had just figured that one out. He writes his numbers back to front. Loves being read to but hates doing homework, just really struggles processing it.
The teacher is concerned as he doesn’t “join in” with play. I’m not so bothered with that (as he appears happy, it’s just if someone says that they don’t want to play with him he takes that as in a literal forever).

You're welcome.