Please note that only Local Authorities (LAs) can apply for places, and steps may vary by LA. Timelines can be different by LA. Your point of contact during this time is your caseworker at the LA.
1. Enquire
Parents and carers are more than welcome to come to any of our Open Days to ask questions and view the settings.
2. Referral from the Local Authority
Contact your local authority/caseworker to discuss making a referral to one of our Inclusion School settings. If this is agreed, caseworkers should send the relevant assessment documents to the setting you are applying for. These will be assessed by our admissions panel.
3. Assessment
Inclusion School’s admissions panel will review all the assessment documents and complete the Local Authority’s consultation document to confirm if we can/cannot meet the learner’s needs.
4. Visit
After initial assessment of the papers, including a risk assessment, if we think a place at one of our school settings may be appropriate then we will arrange a visit to the relevant Inclusion School setting with our Pastoral Lead or Headteacher.
5. Place offered
If the admission panel confirms to the Local Authority that the school can meet the young person’s need, as outlined on the EHCP, a formal place will be offered and contact made with the family. In some cases, a trial period may be offered.
6. Transition
Our Pastoral Manager will oversee the transition process and liaise with the learner and the family to visit them at home. This conversation will form the basis of a personalised transition plan created in partnership between the school (the SEND Lead, Pastoral Lead) and the family to ensure a positive and successful start at Inclusion. This plan is bespoke to each learner and will be designed around their needs and concerns when starting.
7. Start
Once all the paperwork is completed prior to the given start date we will warmly welcome your child to the Inclusion community.
