Referral & Admission Process – Children’s Services

Parents/guardians 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 and professionals are welcomed and encouraged.

STEP 2 - Assessment

The criteria for admission to our schools is that students/residents have a statement of special educational needs and are assessed prior to admission to ascertain whether those needs can be met by the school. This Pre-Admission Assessment is carried out by senior managers who will meet the student and as many of the people involved in their care as possible. All information will be treated confidentially and there is no charge for the assessment. If we feel that we can meet the student’s needs then a place is offered in writing to the placing authority.

STEP 3 - Contract

Upon confirmation that the offered place is required then a formal contract is issued by The Hesley Group, this is the National Association of Independent Schools and Non Maintained Special Schools (NASS) contract. The contract is posted to the placing authority along with a Care Plan for the student concerned.

STEP 4 - Admission

In 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 student. No student 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
The 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

referralenquiries@hesleygroup.co.uk