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Admissions and transitions
Admissions and Transitions
Choosing the right school and preparing for a change can feel like a big step. This page explains where to start and where parents and carers can find further help.
Where Do I Start?
1. Find Out More
Read about our schools and the children and young people they support.
2. Visit the School
Parents and carers considering one of our schools are welcome to contact the school about visiting.
3. Speak to Your Local Authority
Special school placements are considered through the SEND and Education, Health and Care Plan process.
4. Plan the Transition
When a placement is confirmed, planning can help your child prepare for their new school.
Admissions to Our Schools
The Village School
The Village School is an all-age special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19.
Parents and carers considering The Village School are encouraged to arrange a visit before discussing a possible placement with their Local Authority.
Woodfield School
Woodfield School admits pupils aged 11 to 19 with moderate or complex learning difficulties.
Parents and carers considering Woodfield are welcome to contact the school and arrange a visit.
Admissions Policies
Compass Learning Partnership brings together the published admissions policies for The Village School and Woodfield School.
Does Your Child Have an EHCP?
An Education, Health and Care Plan, usually called an EHCP, describes a child or young person's education, health and social care needs and the additional support required.
If you would like a special school to be considered for your child, speak to the SEND team responsible for your child's EHCP.
Brent SEND Support
Brent's Special Educational Needs 0-25 Team works with families, schools, health and social care services.
The team is responsible for areas including EHC plan assessments, identifying appropriate educational provision and overseeing admissions for pupils with EHC plans.
Preparing for a New School
Starting a new school can be a significant change. A little preparation can help make the transition more familiar.
Visit
Take opportunities offered by the school to visit and become familiar with the setting.
Share Information
Tell the new school what helps your child to feel comfortable, communicate and learn.
Talk About the Change
Talk about the new school in a way that works for your child and give them opportunities to ask questions.
Moving to Woodfield School
Woodfield states that pupils due to start the following September have an opportunity to attend an induction programme in July to support their transition.
Moving to The Village School
The Village School explains that where it can meet a child's special educational needs and the placement is confirmed, a transition plan is developed with a mutually agreed start date.
Moving to a Different Council Area?
There are specific arrangements for transferring an EHCP when a child or young person moves from one Local Authority area to another.
Not Sure What to Do Next?
Start by speaking to your child's current school or the SEND team responsible for your child's EHCP.
If you are considering one of our schools, you are also welcome to contact the school and ask about arranging a visit.
Every Child's Journey Is Different
Ask questions, visit the school and share what is important for your child. Working together can help make the move to a new setting as positive as possible.