SEND IASS - Top tips for meetings factsheet

Some top tips for planning your meeting are:

• note down the topics that you want to cover so you don't leave without the information that you require.
• take a notebook and pen so that you can refer to what you wanted to ask and write down anything that will be done as an outcome or an action and who is going to carry that out and when
• consider summarising the actions at the end of the meeting
• take your partner or a friend or family member with you for moral support as they may also be able to help you to keep track of your questions and possibly help you to write down anything that is said in response to your questions

Stockton SENDIASS can help you to prepare for a meeting, and to reflect on the outcomes. If you feel you require more advocacy, one of our advisors may be able to attend the meeting with you as impartial support. For further advice on meetings, you can call 01642 527158.