Educational Context
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Alongside existing legislation, in recent years there has also been a focus within SEND education around gaining pupil voice, so children and young people can have a say in factors that affect their lives.
Below are links to policies that outline the importance of pupil voice that you may want to review and refer to within your AAC policy.
In 2001, the proposed the concept of 'pupil participation’.
(Part 3; Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities) further consolidated this.
In 2014 the stated that local authorities must ensure that children, their parents and young people are involved in discussions and decisions about their individual support and about local provision.
The highlights the importance of co-production.
Without the use of AAC how can we gain pupil voice from learners with more complex speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)? AAC is a tool for learners to exercise some control over their lives and should be given due weight.
