What to say at the school meeting
Use these phrases verbatim or adapt them. They are designed to keep the conversation collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in Scottish ASL practice.
Email to request the meeting
Subject: Request for a meeting to discuss [Child's name]'s literacy progress
Dear [Class teacher / Headteacher],
I would like to arrange a short meeting to discuss [Child's name]'s literacy progress and what staged intervention is currently in place. I have been noticing a pattern of difficulties at home that I would like to share, along with the printable indicator checklist I have completed.
I am not asking for a diagnosis. I would like us to look together at what is working, what is not, and what the next step under the school's staged intervention framework would be.
Could we find a time in the next two weeks? Thank you.
[Your name]
Phrases that keep the conversation productive
- "I'd like to look at this together — what are you seeing in class?"
- "What is in place at staged intervention level 1, and what would level 2 look like?"
- "How can we make sure my child's view is heard?"
- "What would the next review point be, and what would we measure?"
- "Could we trial [text-to-speech / DQP / a reader] as everyday practice, not just for assessment?"
After the meeting
- Ask for the agreed actions in writing (a short email summary is fine).
- Note the review date.
- Keep a folder with the indicator checklist, the email summary, and any examples of work.
See also: your statutory rights · classroom and SQA accommodations
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Last reviewed 19 May 2026ASN Indicator Checklist. (2026). What to say at the school meeting. Retrieved 19 May 2026, from https://toolkit.lexiclearn.com/school-meeting-script