Gosberton House Academy

Admissions Procedures

1. Parents/Carers are very welcome to make an appointment to visit the school and discuss a possible placement with the Principal   or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
2. If parent/carers are interested in securing a place, they will inform their child’s existing school or case worker - all children at the school have and Education, Health and Care Plan.
3. Should a specialist placement be agreed by Lincolnshire County Council a consultation for a place at GHA may be sent by the caseworker. The school has 15 working days in which to raise queries and respond, identifying whether there is a space and whether needs (based on the EHCP) can be met.
4. If the school is able to meet needs and has a place available a Transition Plan will be agreed including opportunities to visit the academy, discuss uniform, transport, lunches and any other concerns.
5. Policies including Positive Behaviour Policy and Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies are available on the website, along with the Parent/Carer Code of Conduct.
6. Positive physical intervention will be discussed in relation to the individual child.  The parents may be asked to sign the necessary agreement.
7. A transition plan based on the individual child's needs will be agreed.
8. A pack of paperwork, including emergency arrangements, medical needs and consent for education visits will be shared for signing by parents/carers.
9. Where necessary a multi-agency meeting will be discussed and members of that meeting identified for invitation.
10. If no place is available immediately but needs can be met, your LCC Caseworker will be able to advise. GHA do not hold a waiting list for admission.