Our admissions Educational provision: Primary school: pupils aged 5 to 11 – three classes Secondary school: pupils aged 11 to 16 – five classes Further Education Department: students aged 16 to 19 in tutor groups Residential provision: No 11: ten residents No 12: five to ten residents and short break No 27: Wendy Brown Flat: four residents No 27: Elizabeth Flat: four residents Children and young people are referred to our school by their local authority, who will fund their place here. This is in line with NAS policy and we cannot accept applications for private funding. Once we have received all the relevant reports and application forms, we make a visit to see your child at their school or at home and invite you to visit the school.
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Our admissions panel will then decide whether our school can meet your child’s needs, and if there is a suitable class and/or residential place for him/her. They take into account whether your child is compatible with the children already at our school and your child’s level of functioning, any learning difficulties and the length of journey from home to school. Children and young people are admitted when there is a suitable place for them in a compatible group rather than on a ‘first come first served’ basis. All our children and young people are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, but if your child has any additional needs, we will determine any adjustments that may be needed. Over the first two terms, we carry out an assessment to review your child’s progress. Once your child is at our school, we regularly review their achievements. Annual review meetings are held with parents, but we are always happy to talk to you about your child’s progress at any time.