How to enrol at our school

We know that choosing the right school is a big decision especially when your child experiences the world differently. At our school, we work closely with families and local authorities to make sure our setting is the right fit for each young person. Using tailored care and support, we shape your child’s life helping them grow into the person you know they’ll become.

Our admissions process

Given the highly specialised nature of the service at Oliver House School, we are able to take referrals from all over the UK, as well as internationally and we welcome enquiries both from parents/carers and local authorities.

Our admission process is individually tailored to the young person who is considering attending the school. In some cases, the individual will be invited to come for a visit, whereas for those with more severe learning difficulties, staff might go out to the young person and visit them in their current environment. Assessments are also offered if required.

All admissions are overseen by the Regional Director and Headteacher who have a solid understanding of autism and of what the school is able to offer. Leading the admissions process, they are able to ensure high quality placements that are in the best interests of the young person.

Transitioning into Oliver House School

At Oliver House School, we understand that parents are often anxious about how their child will settle in, particularly if their previous placements elsewhere have been unsuccessful. For that reason, we commit to a process of thorough planning for each and every child, with as much involvement from parents/carers as we can from the outset. Oliver House School is committed to honest and open communication with parents/carers, including how we will manage challenging behaviour. This gives parents/carers a chance to ask any questions they have and to put their minds at rest that their child will be well looked-after.

Pupils transitioning into the service will usually have an assessment with staff from the school. Depending on the individual’s circumstances, they can visit Oliver House School, or staff can visit them where they are currently living. This process allows us to be sure that we are able to fully meet the young person’s needs before offering them a place. Our multidisciplinary team also meet to discuss the best way to introduce the young person to the school. We then sit down with parents/carers to prepare a thorough transition plan in consultation with them.

Transition planning at Oliver House School is highly personalised. If a young person is not able to access school straight away when they arrive, we will focus on building relationships in the home first and then transition children into school when they are ready. Likewise, if a young person is keen to be in school straight away, then we will ensure that this happens.

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