walk in ready
A SEND Meeting Toolkit for Parents.
Helping parents walk into SEND meetings feeling calm, prepared and empowered. A gentle, six-step pathway with prompts, sample questions and grounding exercises.
The six-step pathway
- 1
Know your voice
Your child, your knowledge, your presence — never small.
- 2
Prepare clearly
Notes, reports, and one clear intention for the meeting.
- 3
Ask useful questions
Open, gentle, specific — invite clarity.
- 4
Stay grounded
A short breathing practice you can use in the room.
- 5
Record what was agreed
Names, dates, next steps.
- 6
Follow up confidently
A simple template email to close the loop.
Toolkit preview
Checklist · questions · grounding exercise · action planner · follow-up template.
Parent power
You know your child best — this toolkit centres your voice.
Preparation checklist
Bring what supports you, leave the rest.
Sample questions
Open, specific and non-adversarial.
Grounding exercise
A one-minute practice you can use in the room.
Follow-up template
A gentle, clear email you can copy and adapt.
Important note
This toolkit provides general preparation and confidence support. It is not legal advice and is not a replacement for independent professional or legal guidance.