Admissions Policy

Nominated Lead Member of Staff: Jane Ennis

Date of Policy: September 2024

Status & Review Cycle: Statutory (Annual Review)

Next Review Date: September 2025

Changing Lives Independent School is a specialist independent school which provides 40 day places for 11-18 year old students in an environment where pupils with identified SEND needs can access a specialised and holistic education.

The carefully planned environment and engaging, personalised curriculum on offer is designed to meet the needs of students with SEMH needs.

All pupils must have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school.

At Changing Lives we offer a focus on applied learning, with the curriculum focus growing as the students move through the Key Stages e.g. animal care, horticulture etc. through simulated and real-life work experience.

For further information on our school, and the process for obtaining a place here, contact Trafford City Council Admissions at 0161 912 5007 or your local authority if you do not reside in Trafford.

Other school policies and further information can be found on the school’s website: https://carrington-rc.com/independent-school/

In the process of considering naming Changing Lives Independent School in a plan, the LA must consult with the school and the school will consider the appropriateness of the placement for an individual and would also ensure that naming a child for Changing Lives would be in the best interests of the children and whether the school could meet their needs. The final decision on the school to be named rests with the local authority responsible for maintaining the EHCP.

Although parents can indicate to their local authority the school of preference to be named, the authority may not agree with the placement identified. In such circumstances, parents have the right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (SEN & Disability). The school will adhere to LA decisions.

Changing Lives Independent School is unable to offer places to families who wish to independently fund the placement.

All information relating to the proposed placement of any individual is confidential. There will be open and regular communication with relatives, carers and advocates, which acknowledge and respect the needs of each user. The school will liaise with the local authority to ensure they are kept up to date.