It may be helpful to explore:
- any special adaptations and equipment your child may need?
- whether any extra activities are available after school
- whether there are opportunities to meet with parents of other children at school, perhaps through organised meetings, for example, PTA
- whether you will have to provide anything for your child, for example, uniform or stationery, or if you will be asked to contribute towards the cost of anything else, for example, books, organised trips or extra equipment
- the range and condition of equipment/resources in classrooms or workshops
- what the information and communication technology (ICT) facilities are like
- what the school’s expectations are of their children and parents
- the school’s behaviour and anti-bullying policies – do they match your expectations of your child?
- if the school is a special school does it have links with other schools? If so what opportunities does this provide for children?
- if the school is a mainstream school are there opportunities to access outreach support from a special school?