[Solved] Schedule 7 Interviews this week

Hi Dave,

You wouldn't be human if you weren't anxious!

You've taken care of your environment...house nice and tidy. Just be yourself, be open and friendly. Stay focused on the issues and when answering questions take a measured approach, give yourself time to think about your answers....calm and steady.

Good luck!

Good Luck Dave!

Thanks both....we are ship shape so its now steady as she goes until Social Services are piped aboard for rounds tomorrow.

Standing down for the evening....out.

Just had my visit.

Seemed to be going Ok until they told me that my ex had made an allegation of domestic violence against me to a health visitor which flumoxed me.

They couldnt tell me when or what was said, they hadnt even read our statements so I gave them copies to take away.

I have now thought of a few points that I wanted to bring up but forgot so left them a message to call me back so that I can put them across.

All a little stressful but seemed to go OK, here is hoping.

Regards,

Dave

Hi Dave ,

It's unfortunate that they couldn't give you any information about this allegation... Is this alleged DV mentioned in her statement? At least now you can prepare for this before your next court appearance.

We all forget to mention things when in stressful situations...they may choose not to include any further information but hopefully they will consider it relevant....you can just say that the allegation coming out of the blue took the wind out of your sails.(continuing the nautical theme!)

Best foot forward for Wednesday and the observational visit....the children will make it easier as the focus will be on them!

If they don't return your call,, just remember to raise it on Wednesday, but not in hearing of the children, you could go out to the car with them when they leave or make a cuppa etc. 🙂

I don't think it's a good idea to leave the children unattended whilst you have a chat outside?...just my opinion! Perhaps write down the points you want to make and hand it to them whilst they are there.....and say these are some points I would like to be taken into account, I've written them down as I didn't think it appropriate to discuss in front of the children.

yeahh..but you know what kids are like 😆 They disappear on their own for a few minutes! 😆 But writing it is a good idea too.

....gotta be above reproach in these situations....they're observing everything!

Thanks to you both for your suggestions.

What Im going to do is write it down and give them a hard copy so that I capture all my points and ask for theyre mail address for future use.

Regards,

Dave