OUR REFERRALS PROCESS
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Who can refer:
How to refer:
Local Authorities Parents / Carers Professionals
Referral / Initial Enquiry
Contact the Central Office Referrals Team (Online Enquiry Form or Phone: 01332 378 840)
No
If the child / young person does not have an EHCP or draft EHCP, we are unable to progress to a school placement
Key Requirement Check
Local Authority sends formal consultation paperwork to the Central Referral Team Email for LA use: referrals@senadgroup.com
Formal Consultation Submitted
The central referrals team identify potentially suitable SENAD schools and forward the EHCP and reports to relevant school assessment teams. We notify the Local Authority which schools are reviewing the consultation.
Referral Distribution
No
If the school is unable to meet need and/or capacity, the placement is declined and feedback sent to the Local Authority
Initial Suitability Decision
Consent for Assessment
The Local Authority and parents give consent for an assesssment.
This may include: parent / carer meeting, a school visit / observation. a paper- based review, and a discussion with professionals
School Assessment & Visit
No
Post Assessment Decision
If the placement is not suitable, feedback provided to Local Authorities
Formal offer letter sent via the Central Referrals Team. This letter includes the type of placement (day / residential) and the school identified. The Local Authority proceeds with naming the school in the EHCP.
Offer of Placement Issued
Transition planning begins Start date agreed
Admission Planning
SENAD does not offer same-day admissions. Emergency placements are only possible after assessment.
*This flowchart provides a general process summary. For more specific information, please contact to our referrals team on 01332 378 840
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