Admissions
Registration and Admissions Procedure
The School has a well developed process of admission designed to select pupils whose specific learning difficulties encompass either or both dyslexia and dyspraxia; these two criteria form the basis of the selection process. The admissions process operates thereafter on a first come first served basis. All selections are made in adherence to the school’s Policy on Equality of Opportunity for all.
Admission to the school is generally in Year 7; however the school operates a waiting list for admissions into years 8 through 10. It is the school’s policy not to admit children into year 11. Under the Education Act 1996 s.347 the school is approved by the Secretary of State as suitable for the admission of children for whom statements are maintained under s.324 of the Act.
Admission Process
After initial enquiries parents or representatives will be invited to visit the school and meet with the Headteacher, with or without the prospective pupil, to discuss the pupil’s educational history, cognitive profile and the provision offered by The Moat. At this point paperwork should be submitted including a current Educational Psychologist’s report (not more than two years old) and any additional educational and diagnostic information.
The paperwork is scrutinised by members of the Admissions Committee, (SaLT, Deputy, Head’s PA and SENCo), further information or confirmation of reports may be sought or requested by the school at any stage of the process.
The pupil may then be invited for an ‘Acquaint Day’ at which point the pupil will be invited to join an age appropriate teaching group and participate in at least one school day. The class teachers set a number of tasks to establish the pupil’s current level of ability in a variety of subjects that’s includes Mathematics and English (including literacy). The aim of the day is to establish a greater understanding of pupil’s social skills and the potential they have to progress in the educational setting provided at The Moat. All the information from this visit and the paperwork provided forms the basis of the discussion as to whether we can meet the pupil’s educational needs.
A letter confirming acceptance or expressing our inability to provide a suitable educational setting is written by the Headteacher and sent to the pupil’s parent or representative/s.
Applications for entry in September 2010
The School is currently assessing pupils for entry in September 2010.
Please complete and return a Registration Form with an EP’s report. If you do not have a current report, please telephone the School to discuss if one is necessary
Applications for entry after September 2010
Parents with children younger than 10 years old may apply to put their names on the Registration list of the relevant academic year by completing and returning the Registration Form along with any relevant details.
You will be contacted in the academic year before your child is due to start at the School with details of the admission procedure.
The Moat School Fees for the Academic Year 2009/2010
Registration Fee: £125.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
School Fees: £7,715.00
