Selected next steps

Two Thoughtful Starting Points

A full Parent Concern Report sets out proportionate, individual next steps in a clear order. These are the first two fictional examples only; the complete action sequence and closing sections are deliberately not included in this public preview.

1. 1

   Let Alex rehearse the idea before writing

   Before a writing task begins, invite Alex to explain the main idea aloud, record a short voice note or tell the story to an adult. Capture three key words from that explanation and leave them visible. This separates finding the idea from holding and writing every part at once.

   What to notice: Notice whether the first sentence comes more easily and whether Alex keeps more of the original detail.

2. 2

   Ask school to observe the starting point

   For a short period, ask the teacher to note what happens in the first few minutes of an independent writing task: the instruction given, whether Alex begins, what prompt is needed and whether talking first changes the outcome. The aim is to gather a clearer pattern, not to reach a label.

   What to notice: Compare tasks Alex begins independently with those that lead to waiting, copying or giving up.