Admission Arrangements
Children and young people aged 8 – 16 can obtain a placement at Ysgol Tan y Gaer following a referral by a local authority.
From the outset our focus is on building a constructive and co-operative relationship between QEWC and the transferring student’s host school and/or the local authority service managing the transition. To provide the student with the best possible chance to integrate well and maximise the opportunities presented by Ysgol Tan y Gaer, the transfer process will be underpinned by a Commissioning Contract to support our policy and procedures for effective transition.
Step 1
Referrer contacts QEWC
Step 2
The person referring the pupil is contacted to arrange for information to be forwarded before being shared with SLT for an initial determination of compatibility before any response is made to the referring person.
Individual Development Plan
This information could include Statements of SEN, Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) education reports, psychological assessments, medical information, court proceedings and present situation.
Step 3
If required, the Head of Education or an CLT member may visit the previous school to discuss the pupil.
Step 4
Referrers/stakeholders may be invited to visit Bryn Tirion Hall Site before admission to ensure that the placement and the environment is suitable in meeting the pupils needs.
Step 5
Pupils must visit the site before placement is offered, meet with the other pupils, staff group, and ask any questions.
Step 6
Once the offer of placement has been agreed a pre-admission meeting must be held between refers, parents/carers and school to discuss the placement and establish a start date.
Step 7
All Stakeholders agree that the placement is dependent upon successful completion of the 12-week assessment procedures and agree to abide by the admissions policy.