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8 Questions for a Better Outcome
That call from school can leave you feeling lost before you even walk in the door. Here's how to walk in ready and leave with an actual plan for your child.
You know your child better than anyone. But at the moment, you sit across from a teacher and they start talking about tests, results, learning barriers, "has not met requirements"... It's easy to feel like you're the only one in the room who doesn't know what's going on.
Most parents leave those meetings with a vague sense that something needs to happen, a few notes they can barely read back, and no real clarity on what should happen next. It doesn't have to go that way.
This is a short, practical PDF you can take with you. It gives you 8 questions to ask at school meetings and appointments so that you leave with real information, not just reassurance.
Whether you're heading into a routine feedback session, a meeting about a possible assessment, or a difficult conversation about your child's progress, these questions help you stay focused and make sure nothing important gets missed.
Use This Free PDF to prepare before the meeting so you're not scrambling to think on your feet.
Use it to ask the right questions at the right moment, even when the conversation goes in an unexpected direction.
Use it to leave the meeting with a clear next step - not just a promise that someone will "look into it".
Use it to feel more confident in these kinds of situations where you need to advocate effectively for your child.
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Dr Philippa Fabbri
This comes from someone who has sat on both sides of that table.
Dr Philippa Fabbri has a Doctorate in Inclusive Education and has spent 20 years working with children who learn differently - and with parents who are trying to figure out how to help them.
She co-founded Elsen Academy in 2005 and has worked with schools across the Eastern Cape. She is also a parent, and knows what it feels like to navigate a rigid, assessment-obsessed system.
Your child needs you in that room. This guide helps you to show up ready.