1. Using the SCERTS model to support our children and families
Overview of SCERTS at Puzzle Centre
Transactional supports at Puzzle Centre
Summary
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2. Overview of use of the SCERTS model at Puzzle Centre
SCERTS and other approaches
SCERTS and EYFS
SCERTS at Puzzle flowchart:
Before child starts with us…
Child attends Puzzle Centre ….
Child leaves Puzzle ….
Alexandra Stanyer and Kathryn Bowers

3. SCERTS Transactional Supports
Interpersonal Supports
Learning Supports
Support for families
Support for professionals
Alex and Kathryn

4. Interpersonal Supports at Puzzle Centre
Partner :
Responsive to child
Fosters initiation
Respects child’s independence
Sets stage for engagement
Provides developmental support
Adjusts language input
Models appropriate behaviour
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5. Learning Supports at Puzzle Centre
Partner:
Structures activity for active participation
Uses augmentative communication to foster development
Uses visual and organisational support
Modifies goals, activities, environment
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6. Film clips: 1. Social partner child 2
Film clips: 1. Social partner child 2. Language partner group Look for examples of Learning and Interpersonal Supports (hand out)
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7. Support for families at Puzzle Centre
‘Talking time’ every session
Home visits and consultations
Training workshops
Phone calls and s
Newsletter
Parent coffee mornings
Psychological support
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8. Support among professionals at Puzzle Centre
Peer observations fed into appraisal
Staff meetings and staff training
Briefing and de-briefing session
Liaison with other professionals
Support, guidance and training to other settings
Alex and Kathryn

9. Summary Transactional supports:
The SCERTS model: a framework for child and family support
Transactional supports:
Interpersonal Supports
Learning Supports
Family Support
Support amongst professionals
Alex and Kathryn

10. Summary The SCERTS model: a framework for child and family support
The whole package allows for a quality standard to measure and evaluate your service
Parents as experts
Develop staff training for Interpersonal supports and develop materials and resources for Learning Supports
Alex and Kathryn

11. Alexandra Stanyer and Kathryn Bowers
Alexandra Stanyer and Kathryn Bowers