Admissions

 Admission to The Southover Partnership School and Outreach Service is via referral from a local authority or the child’s school for assistance with respite schooling. We accept pupils, at the discretion of the trustees, regardless of gender, race, religious belief or sexual orientation who have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and are aged usually between 9 -19 years of age. Other factors taken into account include:

    • Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH)
    • Are in care.
    • Have experienced a fragmented school experience. 
    • Are in need of educational provision that can be tailored to meet their individual needs.
    • Are living with Autism (ASD).
    • Have a range of learning needs.

The Admissions Process

All admissions are managed via your child’s Local Authority. Please speak them directly if you are interested in a place at The Southover Partnership. 

  1. Local Authorities send consultations and the schools make an initial assessment about whether we may be able to meet the child’s needs at one of our sites or via our Outreach service. 
  2. The Southover Partnership communicates this initial assessment with the Local Authority and seeks their permission to contact the familyfor further assessment. 
  3. The school contacts the family to arrange a home visit or visit to a school site for further discussion about the young person’s needs and the provision needed. 
  4. If families are happy to continue, the young person may be asked to complete additional assessments or attend a taster session. 
  5. If we can meet the young person’s needs, The Southover Partnership makes an offer to the Local Authority about what can be offered, the costings and potential start date. 
  6. If the Local Authority accepts the place, they will name us on the child’s EHCP and confirm a start date. 
  7. Parents/carers arrange transport for their child to attend school (this takes some time so should be arranged promptly)
  8. The Head of School agrees a transition plan for the young person
  9. The family completes the welcome pack documentation and returns it to the school
  10. The school contacts previous settings to obtain any further details and documents needed to plan appropriately for the young person