Lakeside School

Lakeside School Admissions

We have a formal admissions procedure to ensure that we are able to meet a child’s needs, so that they can make rapid progress in education and develop socially and emotionally at our school.

We cater for pupils with a range of needs, including the following:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s Syndrome
• Dyspraxia
• Oppositional Defiance Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Attachment Difficulties
• Specific Learning Difficulty i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Pathological Demand Avoidance – additional to primary diagnosis
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – additional to primary diagnosis
• Tourette’s Syndrome – additional to primary diagnosis

Admissions procedure

• The first step of the process is for a referral to be made by the local authority to our school admissions team. The referral will usually include the child or young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Our admissions team will then identify if we can meet needs and, if so, will liaise with the local authority and parents or carers to organise a visit to the school.

Visit us
During the visit, we will provide a tour of our school and the young person and their parents or carers will meet with the Head Teacher. Following a successful school visit, an offer letter will be sent to the local authority with a suggested start date. Once the offer of a place has been accepted, parents or carers will be advised and transition can begin. Visits are welcomed from parents, carers and professionals. Please contact the school directly if you would like to arrange a visit.