Admissions

At STFCH, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports the unique learning needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Our admissions process is designed to ensure that we are the right setting to meet each child’s individual needs and to support them in reaching their full potential. We work closely with families, local authorities, and professionals to ensure a smooth and well-informed transition into our school.

Admissions to our school are typically made through the local authority and are guided by a pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Once it is understood a special school placement may be one of the options available. This must be arranged directly with the local authority Special Educational Needs teams who will then request a place and send educational papers to the school to ensure that they can meet need and have capacity to admit. The SEN team will inform parents whether or not there is a place available.

Numbers of students in school fluctuate both year to year and often mid-year. 

A student would normally have an Education Health and Care plan; which identifies a specific learning difficulty or disability (LDD) and the required level of educational and/or other support to meet that LDD and to meet the outcomes of the plan. 

In exceptional circumstances a place may be offered to a student undergoing the statutory assessment process. 

Following admission a student’s progress in regard to the education health and care plan is reviewed at least annually and as part of that process a review of placement can be made. 

We welcome enquiries from parents and carers who are considering specialist provision for their child and are happy to provide information, arrange visits, or discuss our offer in more detail.

If you would like to find out more about our admissions process or arrange a visit, please contact the school reception and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.