Foxfield Special School

This school shall admit each student seeking admission except where

• The school is oversubscribed
• A parent of a student, when required by the principal in accordance with section 23(4) of the Education (Welfare) Act, fails to confirm in writing that the code of behaviour of the school is acceptable to him or her and that he or she shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure compliance with such code by the student.

Note: The Code of Behaviour includes the Positive Behaviour Support & Use of Restrictive Practice Policy and a copy will be provided to parents.

Foxfield Special School provides an education exclusively for students with a dual diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder along with a moderate to severe General Learning Disability and may refuse admission to a student, where the student does not have the specified category of special educational needs provided for by this school.

An application will be valid when the documents listed below have been received by the school by the final date for receipt of applications as published in the Annual Admissions Notice.

• Fully completed application form signed by one or both parents / guardians
• A birth cert for the student
• Proof of address for the student (utility bill, social welfare letter or similar, dated within the last four months)**
• Psychological assessment (completed not more that 2 years earlier). It is important that this report clarifies the cognitive level of functioning of the student, the recommendation for a place in a special school and where appropriate, the need for additional support of an SNA &/or bus escort, clearly stating the grounds for each.

**Used in the case of oversubscription only.

Note: The school does not facilitate visits prior to the closing date for applications. However, an appointment will be made with parents/guardians whose children are being offered a place to view the school and to collect documentation related to the admission process.