Referrals & Admissions

Pace is a specialist school registered to work with up to 30 young people between 13 – 16 years old.

All of our students must have an EHCP and the majority will have social, emotional & mental health needs as well as other diagnoses such as autism and ADHD.

Due to the educational histories of our children, we understand that they may be anxious or school phobic and or have an incredibly negative view of what school is. We also appreciate that many may have missed significant periods of education and therefore have gaps in their knowledge.

Process

Referrals are made to us directly by the Local Authority.

Upon receipt of the consultation and any additional information, the Senior Leadership Team will review and decide whether Pace is a suitable environment to best place a child based on the information provided.

If it is deemed that Pace can cater for the needs of an application following consultation, the school will liaise with the local authority and arrange for parents/carers and the child (if appropriate) to visit the school.

Following the visit parents/carers and Pace will contact the LA to discuss their views of whether to place or not.

Local Authorities are encouraged to contact us on 03333231723

Transition

Whilst awaiting a start date and for all other arrangements.

Parents/carers and the child will be sent further information about the school, including key policies. We can also arrange additional visits for the child to meet key staff.

As we progress towards a start date, the school will work with the local authority and parents/carers to agree a transition plan into school. This will pay particular attention to:

The child’s educational history
A child’s specific needs and anxieties around returning to school
What is most likely to make the placement succeed
An admissions pack to be signed by parents

For some pupils, it may be appropriate to start full time, however there may need a short period of time where a staged attendance plan is implemented. This process will be reviewed every 2 weeks with a key focus on progressing a child to full time education as quickly as possible.

Consultation with the School SENDCo

How can I find out how the school will meet the needs of my child?

Although applications are to be made through the local authority, we welcome parents /carers to contact the SENDCo to discuss our offer and how we can support your child and meet their individual needs.

If you would like to book a consultation, please contact the SENDCo K. Fletcher on 03333231723, 01782 616660 or via PACEreferrals@pace-education.co.uk

An outline of our offer is available to download here Local Offer PACE

Support for Parents and Carers

SENDIASS are an independent support service for parents to help with any issues arising with the issuing of or maintaining of EHCPs.

SEND Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Tel: (01782) 234701 or 234847

E-mail: iass@stoke.gov.uk