Referrals and Admissions 

Parents/carers are encouraged to make enquiries and then contact their placing authority to progress the referral. Referrals for placements can only be accepted by the placing authority that will be funding the placement.

STEP 1 - Referral

Referral papers from the placing authority are received by our Referral Co-ordinator and acknowledged in writing. These are then reviewed and discussed by senior managers from the appropriate establishments, during which time visits to the establishments for parents/carers and professionals are welcomed and encouraged.

STEP 2 - Assessment

The criteria for admission to our establishments are that a thorough needs assessment is carried out prior to admission to ascertain whether those needs can be met by us (for children this would include a Statement of Special Educational Needs). This Pre-Admission Assessment will cover the range of health and social needs set out in Department of Health guidance and additionally for children this will cover their educational needs. All information will be treated confidentially. The assessment is carried out by senior managers who will arrange to meet the individual and as many of the people involved in their care as possible. There is no charge for the pre-admission assessment. If the referrals team feel we can meet the person’s needs then a place is offered in writing to the placing authority.

STEP 3 - Contract

Upon confirmation that the offered place is required a formal contract is issued to the placing authority by the Hesley Group along with a Care Plan for the person concerned. For our schools & children's services the contract would be the National Association of Independent Schools and Non Maintained Special Schools (NASS) contract.

STEP 4 - Admission

On receipt of the signed contract the transition process begins and this will be managed by a senior manager of the placing establishment to ensure that the move is planned, managed and in the best interests of the individual. No person will be admitted to an establishment unless the placing authority has returned the signed contract.
 

To make a referral please send relevant papers using one of the following:

Post

Referral Co-ordinator
Hesley Group
Central Services
Hesley Hall
Tickhill
Doncaster         DN11 9HH

Fax

Please mark for the attention of Referral Co-ordinator and send to 01302 861661

Email