The school does not accept referrals from any other source. Admissions will be made on the basis of availability of placements taking into account a balance of age, key stage, gender, peer compatibility, level of functioning and associated learning difficulties.
Parents can seek information from the school and visit the provision.
Referral papers should include a multi-disciplinary assessment of the child's needs and an indication of the outcome expected of a placement at Daldorch. There should also be an indication of a discharge plan, i.e., where it is expected that the child or young person will progress to after the placement at Daldorch. Parents and professionals are encouraged to visit the school prior to any formal planning meetings. In consultation with local authority representatives and parents, personnel from Daldorch will visit the child in the current provision. A formal case conference will be convened to discuss the referral papers, impressions from visits, results of observations, etc.