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Admissions

Pupil Numbers

The school provides places for up to 94 boys aged 10 to 18.  There are currently eleven classes - one Year 7, two Year 8, two Year 9, three Year 10 and three Year 11.  Classes normally have no more than eight pupils except, for example, in PE where a whole year group may be taught together.

A place will only be offered where there is a space within the appropriate year group and where the pupil meets the criteria set out below.

Admission Criteria

·         Pupils will be male and aged between 10 and 18 years.

·         All pupils will have a statement of special educational needs.

·         The statement will specify that the pupil has emotional and behavioural difficulties.

·         Pupils will normally have been assessed as being within the average to above average ability range.

·         Pupils may have learning difficulties and /or low attainment that are associated with their emotional and behavioural difficulties.

·         Pupils may have specific learning difficulties.

Admissions Process

All pupils admitted to Belmont School will have been initially referred by their Local Authority (LA).  If, after reviewing the information provided, the school believes that the pupil meets the admission criteria, arrangements will be made with the LA for the parents/carers and pupil to visit the school.  The visit will include a tour of the school, introduction to key staff and a meeting at which the school policies and curriculum are discussed.  Visitors will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.  This visit will be supported by a visit to the pupil’s home by the school’s Operations Manager, where any additional matters can be discussed within the pupil’s home environment. If, following these visits, all concerned are agreed that the pupil’s needs can be met at the school and that the pupil and parent/carers are committed to the placement, arrangements will be made for admission. The pupil will then be offered an assessment place for up to two terms, during which a meeting will be convened to make the placement permanent, with the agreement of all parties.

The LA will:

·         Make any arrangements for transporting the pupil to and from school. 

The school will provide free to each pupil:

·         School blue polo shirts and  blue sweatshirts.  Black or dark grey trousers are also required, but should be provided by parents.  Parents may purchase additional shirts and sweatshirts from the school if they wish.

·         Our breakfast club provides  hot drinks and cereals or toast on arrival at school each morning.

·         A school meal at lunchtime.