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Practitioner Panel to establish suitability to assess the young person. With the
support of the local authority, the young person and their parents/carers are
invited to an on-site assessment undertaken by senior lead practitioners with
significant experience and members of the multi-disciplinary team where
appropriate. A second assessment in the current provision or young person's
home is undertaken if necessary.
The assessment, together with further information from parents/carers and
professionals, is considered by the Practitioner Panel to determine whether Prior's
Court School would be able to meet the young person's needs, provide an
appropriate peer group, enable progress and if an appropriate placement is
available. Decisions by the Practitioner Panel are guided by Prior's Court School's
Admissions Policy and the SEN Code of Practice. The Practitioner Panel confirm
that the admissions criteria have been met and that a place is available before an
offer of placement may be made.
The suitability of the placement and level of support required will be subject to an
initial 3-month review and annually thereafter.
Please contact the Admissions team or see the Admissions Policy, which is
available from the school reception or the website, for full details of the
admissions process and criteria.
13.Parent involvement
How are parents involved in the school?
The relationship with parents/carers is regarded as a partnership. Regular and
frequent communication ensures that parents are kept informed and involved.
The planning undertaken by staff to set young people's goals and targets
includes parent's views and an annual Parent Survey encourages parents to
comment on the provision overall and share ideas for development.
Parents are represented on the Board of Trustees by parent representatives.
Parents/carers and families are able to attend assemblies and events at the
school. An e-newsletter is sent to parents every six weeks, providing updates on
events at Prior's Court, policy changes, staff changes and other items of interest.
Parents and families are welcome visitors. A family room and a family flat are
available for parents and families to use and stay in during visits. All parents are
invited to the Statutory Annual Review and LAC Review (where applicable) of their
child's special educational needs. Where appropriate this will be complemented
by social services care reviews.