How Do I Get My Child into Belmont School?
To attend a specialist SEN school like Belmont, your child will need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
What is an EHCP?
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that sets out a child’s special educational needs and the support required. It is created with input from parents, schools, health professionals and social services. EHCPs ensure children with additional needs receive the right support to achieve their potential.
How Do I Get an EHCP?
- Apply through your local authority.
- Provide evidence about your child’s needs and any support they currently receive.
- The local authority will assess whether an EHCP is required.
- If agreed, the EHCP will name a suitable school placement – this could be Belmont if it matches your child’s needs.
Referrals and Admissions
We’re more than happy to take referrals directly from parents and carers, and with a network of schools and homes across the UK, we’re able to identify the right setting for each individual child or young person.
Parents and carers are advised to talk first with the SENDCo at their child’s current place of education. The SENDCo (along with the parent/carer) can then refer to the Local Authority admission placement process where decisions for referral will be made.
Admission Criteria
Children and young people:
- Will be aged between 5 – 18 years
- Will be referred by the relevant local authority
- Will most likely have a statement of special educational need or EHCP (or will be under assessment)
- May have social, emotional, mental health, or behavioural difficulties
- May have autistic spectrum conditions
- May have specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
- Will benefit from the school’s therapeutic input
If you’d like to make a referral or simply want to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Why Choose Belmont?
- Small class sizes (typically 6–8 pupils) with at least one teacher and one teaching assistant.
- Bespoke curriculum adapted to each child’s strengths and needs, including academic, creative, and vocational routes.
- Trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches integrated into daily school life.
- Specialist facilities such as outdoor learning, vocational workshops, animal care and immersive classrooms.
- Access to onsite therapists – including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support.
- Focus on social skills, resilience, and independence, not just academic results.
Curriculum at Belmont
Our curriculum is flexible and personalised:
- Core subjects (English, Maths, Science) remain central.
- Additional qualifications (functional skills, vocational courses, GCSEs where appropriate).
- Strong focus on life skills, employability, and community participation.
- Every pupil leaves with recognised qualifications suited to their ability and future plans.
Choosing the Right SEN School
When considering Belmont, we recommend:
- Visiting the school – first on your own during school hours, then with your child at a quieter time.
- Speaking with staff about how we meet the needs outlined in your child’s EHCP.
- Asking practical questions about transport, food, trips, therapies, and enrichment.
- Reflecting after your visit and following up by email with any further questions.
Practical Information
- Age Range: 5–18 (primary through to post-16).
- Admissions: Via the EHCP process, with the local authority naming Belmont in your child’s plan.
- Funding: Places are funded by the local authority – no additional costs for families.
- Transport: Usually arranged and funded by the local authority.*
- Start Dates: Children can join throughout the year once placement steps are completed.
(*Arrangements vary depending on local authority.)
Progression Beyond Belmont
We prepare pupils for the next stage of life, whether that is:
- Further education or training,
- Supported employment or apprenticeships,
- Independent living pathways.
Our staff and careers team work closely with each young person to map out a route that fits their abilities and aspirations
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