SEND IASS - Top tips for meetings factsheet

Asking questions in meetings about your child can be difficult, especially if you are nervous, angry, or upset. Some meetings may be an emotional experience. Thinking about how to phrase questions ahead of time can: make a difference, keep the meeting positive, and set the foundations for a "working together" relationship. We have included some examples of positive opening questions:

• tell me how well my child is doing in your class...
• what is my child good at?
• what are my child's positive points?
• what do you /others like about my child?