Admissions

Application Process

To help get a better understanding of how to join us, we have summarised the application process. We understand that it can be a daunting step, especially if this your first experience of researching specialist provisions. 

If you have any queries, or would like to have a look around before taking the next steps, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

• Have a look around our website for information on the school and read our literature
• Contact us and discuss your child's needs
• Send us Local Authority details and SEN/EHCP papers for review
• Arrange a visit to the school and see how it feels, ask questions and review provision
• Students will give you a tour, and you will have the opportunity to talk to staff
• An interview will take place as part of the school visit or on a separate occasion
• You and your Local Authority SEN case officer will be informed of a placement offer
• You liaise with your Local Authority on placement — please advise of developments
• We will provide supporting documentation to the Local Authority as required
• Upon funding approval, a home visit and start date will be confirmed
• Our transition team will liaise with you regarding an appropriate induction to the school
• Assessments will take place during the initial transition period