Empowering People, Launching lives
Author: David Anthony, Head of Research and Learning
Contributor: Staff
28th September 2022 | 3 mins read
Person-centred planning is not new; it’s been around as early as the 1970’s. However, the concept continues to have a resurgence, and is referenced significantly in the revised SEND Code of Practice back in 2014.
At the heart of person-centred planning is the discovery of how a specific person wants to live their life, and the elements that are required to make this possible (National Disability Authority, 2005)¹. It’s important to note that a PCP is not an assessment or a tool for service planning. These shouldn’t be the motivations for carrying out a PCP, and in the end won’t achieve the outcomes desired for the person at the centre of the plan.
All PCPs will look different because everyone is different! A PCP should be fully reflective of an individual’s aspirations and circumstances.
The actual PCP ‘meeting’ should be a celebration of the person, and this can take many forms. Often the most successful plans are ones that are presented in an engaging way; this could be a tea party, lunch or themed to the person’s favourite book, film or television programme! However a person decides they want their planning meeting to look, it should include them and the people that matter to them.
Once a plan is recorded, either on paper, photographs or on video, think about who needs to see it? Sharing the plan, with permission, is important for everyone to be on the same page when it comes to this specific person, their desires, wants and needs.
Once you have completed a PCP, it’s important to remember to review it when appropriate. If a person has an annual review of their education, health, or care, then that would be the perfect time to revisit the plan. The plan should also be reviewed if any significant life changes occur.
To hear more about person-centred planning take a look at our Lunch and Learn session below. You can also download a planning template to help you and your stakeholders.
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