Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle

Settings should first use the Graduated Response to:

• (Assess) Identify the level of need.
• (Plan) Involve parents, carers, and other professionals.
• (Do) Put in place appropriate support to meet the needs of the child or young person.
• (Review) Regularly review the support. 

What is the 'Assess, Plan, Do, Review' Cycle?

The Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle is a key part of the graduated response to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. 

The Assess, Plan, Do, Review is a four-step cycle to support children and young people with special educational needs.

1. ASSESS – your child’s needs are identified.
2. PLAN – An individual plan is made to meet their needs.
3. DO – Is when the plan is put in place, monitored, and adjusted.
4. REVIEW – Check how well the support is working and informs changes if needed. 

Some children and young people will make progress and no longer require SEND support. Other pupils may well need continued support and start the cycle again. A suggested grid for recording the Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle is on pages 57-58 of the Graduated Response document.The 'SEND Code of Practice 0-25' promotes the use of the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review' Cycle.