Admissions

Admissions Procedures

The admissions procedure involves the parents or carers, and the child where appropriate, viewing the school by appointment and meeting the Head teacher. This may need prior arrangement with the Local Authority [LA] if the child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) and the LA would be funding the placement. Taster sessions for the child or young person may then be arranged as appropriate.

Once a place has been requested and accepted, parents placing their child privately are asked to complete the registration forms. For fee-paying pupils, the registration fee is paid at this stage in order to secure the place (this fee is deducted from the first term’s fees). A starting date will be arranged.

For pupils who the LA are considering for placement, the consultation form is sent to the Head teacher. This will be considered by the Head teacher and, as appropriate, the Directors or specific staff members. Acceptance of the place is made electronically by the LA.

Admissions may be made at any time during the year, although this mostly takes place in September. Places are offered subject to: • Availability, suitability and • the child and parents / Carers request for a placement at Red Rose School. Parents and prospective pupils are invited to sign a Home/School Agreement prior to admission. (See Terms & Conditions of Pupil Placement p.33) Further details of the admissions process can be found in the school ‘Local Offer’ available on the website: www.redroseschool.co.uk

Home / School Agreement

All pupils and parents are asked to sign a formal home / school agreement.

Parental Entitlement

All parents of children placed in the school may have access to documentation specifically relating to their child. Parents have access to: 1. The School Curriculum 2. Ofsted reports which refer expressly to the school 3. Any syllabuses followed (whether for public examinations or otherwise) 4. The arrangements for the consideration of complaints about the school. 5. School policies concerning Religious Education and Sex Education

Ofsted 2018:

The headteacher and all staff demonstrate an unswerving commitment to providing a second chance for pupils who have often been failed by their previous experiences in education. They radiate a passion to provide the very best for the pupils of Red Rose School. As a result, they have continued to improve this outstanding school.