Can you take younger DC to meetings at school?

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I presume the answer to this is no as it could be chaos but just wanted to check the etiquette.
DD has just started reception and has come home with a letters about two different meetings which will discuss what they're going to do in reception etc. By amazing chance, the meetings both fall on a day I don't work but, on both days, I will have DC2 with me. He's 2.2 so past the age of being passed off as an ebf baby who must be with his mother. I don't really have any childcare options for him as our closest relative is 3hrs away, our regular babysitters will be at school/work etc, nursery may be able to take him but it would cost me £60 so I either go with DC2 or miss the meeting. If the latter, I will be able to find other parents & ask what happened.
Also, if I can't go, should I tell the teacher in advance? I don't want to appear disinterested. I think most of the families who go to the school have a SAHP and/or local relatives (this is what we were told by the HT when we were shown around) so I think most families will be represented.
Thanks!

I always have done and it's never been a problem. Take an activity for them. Our school is good in that they run a crèche for things like parents evenings etc.

I have done / do. My children's education is important to me, and as i don't have any alternative childcare (I'm a SAHM), younger sibling(s) come with. They have to sit on my lap and read / draw / colour for twenty minutes or so. Usually the school provides something for the pupil to do as well eg a DVD in another class. Not ideal maybe.

If you really can't make it would you be able to ask the teacher what was covered in the meeting?

Ask the teacher. Its rarely been a problem at our school, sometimes I've had dd2 and ds2 at things like this as I had no one who could look after them. The only time I couldn't take them was to the Christmas concert (fair one) and school had a few TAs look after the younger siblings while the parents watched the concert.

I asked the teacher today about DD 20 months and she said it would be better if I could arrange childcare.

I have always taken ds, as apart from dh taking time of work to have him, we had no other childcare options. I take snack, ipad and other distractions for him.

I'd go.

At least you can collect any leaflets etc even if you have to leave early.

Our Primary School runs a creche in another classroom when there are meetings on

I have always taken the small ones. I have nobody to have them off me and if they don't go somewhere I don't either.

I have never seen it be a problem

Wow! I am glad I asked. I will go along & take a variety of quiet distractions for DS and see how we go.
Thank you

We've always been told the meetings are unsuitable for younger siblings and pupils.
There are usually several small kids there.
The ones who sit quietly and color, cuddle are no issue.
If you have a child who will not sit still for love nor chocolate, please don't take them.
If your small child becomes restless, please take them out - otherwise noone can hear whats going on.

Personally, I'd give it a go, but walk out if DS starts grumbling.

If you can find an alternative, that would be strongly encouraged, but our school does understand it's hard and would rather you bring DC than stay away. My advice is not to ask. If you ask, they might say no, but I bet when you turn up there will be other children there. Just bring him, try to keep him quiet, and take him out if it gets awful.

If it's an evening thing then please don't take a 2yo!

If you can't make it, yes ask the teacher to fill you in or give you any materials you've missed. I can't make either of my DCs' curriculum meetings this time, due to work. Wish they would stop doing them at 2pm on tuesdays. Mon or Fri would catch so many more working parents,