Arrange your visit with the school and follow its visitor rules. Prepare questions about the student's needs. Ask about the timetable, learning support and communication with families.
Find out who helps students with worries, academic difficulties or bullying. Request practical examples. Notice accessible routes, shared spaces and the journey to school. Ask about meals, clubs, equipment and additional costs.
Afterwards, separate what you observed from what you were told. Give the student time to describe their impressions. Send unanswered questions to the school and confirm application requirements through official channels. A visit is one useful snapshot, alongside reliable records and several perspectives.