Effective practice for inclusion - Framework for Intervention/Staged Intervention

East Renfrewshire Council has explored how the Framework for Intervention/Staged Intervention (FFI/SI) approach can be used to manage the behaviour of children with additional support needs.

It created the ‘Using Framework for Intervention for Pupils with Additional Support Needs’ support pack, which provides strategies for teachers to promote positive behaviour.

Additional support needs

This pack takes into account the needs of children with additional support needs such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Downs Syndrome. It highlights the behaviours that these children present in an ‘ABC’ format, linking proposed strategies to difficulties which may be observed in class. 

As with standard staged intervention approaches, an ‘environmental checklist’ is used as a mechanism for considering and enhancing the learning environment to produce improvements in behaviour.

Why the Framework for Intervention/Staged Intervention approach?

East Renfrewshire Council built upon the FFI/SI approach because other schools and authorities have found it applicable to working with pupils who have additional support needs.

By having a better understanding of pupil needs, working from the practice tips and screening the learning environment, schools can enhance their ability to include pupils effectively.

Further information

Contact: Ian Fraser, Head of East Renfrewshire Education Services
Email: Ian Fraser
ian.fraser@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk