He was actually very polite and he wasn’t requesting the EHCP for any other reason than it would help support Noras parents testimony, to which everyone on both sides agreed. The headteacher was more open to being honest about things that Nora would be able to do, which was in contrast to how her parents presented Nora, and I think this led to it being less conflicting. Simple differences in wording- about the window for example. The headteacher stated it would be too high for Nora to climb out of it, she could climb over lower things if needed to a maximum of about a foot (so roughly the height of mounting steps on a staircase and maybe something a little higher). Noras parents have been adamant she couldn’t open the window and the discussion then struggled to move forward, in reality there was nothing holding the window shut as the latch was broken and it opened outwards- so even a toddler or a pet dog accidentally leaning on it could potentially open it. The headmaster made a very coherent case in support of Nora and I am positive after watching that it has been a very positive thing on her family’s behalf.