Scripts at a glance

Thanks for letting me know. I want to work with you on this. Can you tell me what the concern is, what happens next, and when? Could you also send that to me by email?

I'm [child]'s dad and I want to be involved in the assessment. Could you let me know how you will include me, and when we can meet?

Can I check what your role is, what you're able to decide, and who I should contact if I have questions?

I want to take part properly, but I'm finding calls hard at the moment. Could you send questions by email and give me a few days' notice of meetings?

I don't agree with that description. Please tell me the specific incidents, dates and evidence being relied on, and how it's said to have affected my child.

On page [number], it says "[short quote]". This is inaccurate because [brief explanation]. I've attached [file name]. Please correct the record, or attach my response and note that the point is disputed.

Could you confirm in writing what the arrangement is, whether it's voluntary or legally required, what needs to change, and when it will be reviewed?

Could you send me the current plan and any reports that will be discussed? I'd also like to bring someone with me for support.

I don't want to guess or agree before I understand what it means. Please record the question and I'll reply in writing by [date].

Thanks for today. My understanding is that we agreed X, Y and Z. Please let me know if I've got anything wrong.

Could we have a family group conference? There are people in our family who want to help, and I'd like us to agree a plan together.

There's something I need to tell you privately. I've been on the receiving end of behaviour at home that I think is abuse. Can we talk on our own?

The police confirmed no further action on [date]. Please update the record, tell me which concerns are still supported by other information, and arrange a review.

I wanted to raise something before it goes any further. I wasn't told about the review on [date]. Could we look at what was decided, and make sure I'm invited next time?

Some grown-ups are helping our family at the moment, to make sure everyone's OK. It's not your fault, and it's not your job to fix. You can ask me anything.

Could you confirm in writing the date the case is closing, the reason, and whether any support or reviews are carrying on?