What is parental or carer advice?
How should I submit my advice?
What should I include in my advice?
You can include information about any or all of the things listed below. You might begin with your main concern but don't think you have to include everything, these headings are just ideas to help you get started.
Birth/early years:
Babyhood, learning, confidence, experiences, personality, progress, concerns, help, early indicators.
Special needs:
What are they? How can they be met?
Communication:
Speaking, joining in, asking questions, giving information, confidence.
General health:
Eating, sleeping, ailments, illnesses, accidents, habits, fitness, medications, operations, physical.
Family:
Relationships, makeup, routines, background, support, concerns, history.
Behaviour:
Home, school, personality, cooperation, attentiveness, helpfulness, willingness, routines, rule following, sharing, affection, moods, self esteem.
Play/leisure:
Hobbies, interests, activities.
School:
Relationships, enjoyment, strengths, difficulties, participation, attendance, self-esteem.
Independence:
Feeding, washing, self-help, organisation, self-esteem.