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Prospective Parents Guidance/Advice
Admissions
Broomhill Bank School is designated as a school for pupils/students with severe communication and/or interaction needs associated with combination of autism and learning difficulty who will present with many of the following:
- A diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or pervasive developmental disorder.
- A learning disability.
- Severe impairment in reciprocal social interaction and in communication.
OR
- A specific language impairment (specific speech and/or language disorder) as opposed to language delay. The child/young person will have long-term severe speech and language difficulties that cause substantial and extensive barriers to learning.
Process for Admission
Referral
- Parents and carers of prospective pupils and students are encouraged to visit informally through appointment with the Headteacher.
- All referrals, both County and Out County, are formalised by Kent Education Department's advisory panels.
- All entrants will have a Statement of Special Education Need.
Interview
- Before the formal interview the Local Authority will need to ensure that all necessary supporting information is available, clearly indicating why mainstream options are not suitable.
- At interview, the parents/carers and the pupil/student are required to give a commitment to work towards the aims of the school.
- Establishing a position of mutual help and cooperation is a key factor in the school's admissions policy.
Admission
- The school will make a very careful assessment of its ability to meet the needs of the pupil/student prior to admission.
- Occasionally there may be the need for a fixed term "assessment placement" which will be agreed with the Local Authority.
Appeal
- Parents have the right of appeal in situations where the Local Authority's decision goes against their wishes.