Our pupils
We will consider for admission any boy aged between 6 and 11 who is:
- Statemented with Special Educational Needs
- Academically underachieving, but with the potential to make progress in the right environment
- Demonstrating behavioural difficulties linked mainly to: social, emotional factors, poor self-esteem, lack of confidence
- Diagnosed conditions and learning difficulties such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger’s Syndrome or Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)
- Living in an established home base, within reasonable travelling distance of Brantridge School (i.e. London and home counties)
Consideration will additionally be given to:
- Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with or without medication
- Additional investigation in respect of neurological, psychological or psychiatric factors
It should be noted that the school does not currently offer assessment placements or trial periods. Short-term placements will be considered on their merits.
The admission process:
- Statement and associated paperwork sent out by LEA – direct to school
- Consideration of papers by Senior Management Team
- (Occasionally) request for additional information, diagnosis etc
- Informal visit (parents only)
- Visit by Head to current educational setting, or home visit
- Formal “interview” at school (pupil and parents / carers)
- Admission date agreed and notified to LEA
Under normal circumstances, each stage in the admission process will take no longer than 1 week. The interview represents a firm offer on the part of the school, and is an opportunity for the pupil to meet fellow pupils and key staff.