Things to ask whilst visiting a setting
Asking the right questions is important for making sure your child has access to the right educational setting. Here are some examples of questions you might want to ask:
- How many pupil’s will be in there class?
- What will the school do to make sure that all the staff know about my child’s individual needs?
- How does the school arrange extra support for children who need it?
- How will I be involved in planning for my child’s needs and reviewing their progress?
- How will the other children be helped to understand my child’s needs?
- How will my child be helped to settle into school and to make friends?
- How will I be kept up-to-date about what is happening in school?
- How does the school help children to learn how to behave?
- How does the school deal with bullying?
- How will the school make sure my child has the chance to take part in all areas of the curriculum and extracurricular activities, such as lunchtime, after school clubs, and outings?
Remember, your own experiences of school may affect the way you see each setting. It is important to try and put these feelings aside, and look at each setting you visit from the perspective of your child.