Process of Admissions

We request as much information as possible including educational, medical and any safeguarding reports to assist with the decision on whether to proceed with the referral.
We work with parents/carers and external agencies to ensure that decisions on whether to offer an assessment visit are based on complete, accurate, reliable and up to date information.
We may visit the young person in their current placement or at home if they are not currently placed at a school.

When a decision has been made that the reports indicate that the young person meets the admission criteria and there are places available in the relevant key stage, an assessment visit to the school will be arranged
During the visit the young person will experience a range of assessments and, where appropriate, activities to ensure the young person’s needs can be met
The school may request an additional assessment visit

Following successful assessment visits a placement will be offered
Any placement offered will be subject to the full cost of the placement unless there has been prior agreement between the placing authority and the school
Following acceptance of the place and confirmation of funding, a transition plan will be agreed
Sometimes, a graduated transition and reduced timetable is required in order to re-engage the young person in learning
Each young person is supported by relevant staff as determined in the transition plan
A Post Entry Review is booked with parents and other stakeholders which will be approx a 6 week time frame, this is where a decision is made about whether the placement will continue and any additional resources are needed

We recommend you read our full Admissions Policy, which can be found here:

We recommend you phone or email us if you have any questions about our admissions process or criteria.

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