In the process of considering naming Piper Hill High School in a plan, the LA must consult with the school and the school will consider the appropriateness of the placement for the child and would also ensure that naming a child for Piper Hill High School, would be in their best interests, that Piper Hill High School can indeed provide the right educational environment to meet individual student needs. EHC Plans inform admissions (taking in to account both prior levels of attainment and additional needs). Meetings with parents, visits to children in their current schools and discussions with current school staff and other professionals all provide valuable information to support appropriate placement. The final decision on the school to be named rests with the local authority responsible for maintaining the statement.
We can only accept referrals from Local Authorities (LA). Whilst parents are welcome to visit the school and can be provided with information about the school, the school cannot proceed to the admissions stage without local authority support. Parents wishing their children to benefit from our provision should ask their local authority to name our school in their child’s EHCP.
Once it has been agreed that the school can provide the right educational experience for an individual, a transition programme is put in place in the Summer Term to allow a number of supported visits to Piper Hill High School, over a period of weeks, and where possible supported by staff from the current school. Transition is supported by printed and digital resources, summer school transition visits and personalised materials to allow familiarisation with the school before arrival and admission.