France: free parent special education resources
Free parent preparation toolkit and practical resources for special and inclusive education in France.
Use this guide to prepare questions and evidence, then confirm current requirements with the school and the responsible national, regional or local education authority.
France Parent Preparation Toolkit
A printable organiser for concerns, evidence, school meetings, support planning, review and transitions. No email registration or payment required.
Use it before meetings
Write down concerns, evidence, questions and the outcomes you want to discuss.
Use it during meetings
Record decisions, responsibilities, dates and the exact local terminology used.
Use it after meetings
Keep the written record with reports, emails and examples of support or progress.
Verify formal routes
Check current authority guidance before using a complaint, review, mediation or appeal process.
Check the current framework
The European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education provides country information, national contacts and links to current policy sources. Rules and terminology can change and may differ within a country.