HOME ABOUT US EDUCATION CARE HEALTH & THERAPY NEWS & VIDEOS CAREERS Referrals & Admissions The school, which is co-educational, provides places for up to 72 children and young people aged 5 to 19. The proportion of females to males is low, currently about 30:70 ratio. The school is non denominational and has a secular ethos but respects the cultural needs and religious beliefs of all. We are able to offer places to children and young people who meet the criteria set out below. We currently receive referrals from Local Authorities (education/social care), health authorities (PCT/CAMHS), parents/carers and other independent professionals/bodies. Admission Criteria Children and young people will be aged between 5 and 19 years. All children and young people will have an education, health and care plan or are under assessment (education, care or health) Children and young people whose needs stem from complex learning diﬃculties and disabilities, including autistic spectrum conditions, moderate to severe learning diﬃculties, associated medical and health issues, including attachment and mental health disorders. We only admit children and young people whose places are funded by a UK Local Authority. Admissions Process We welcome initial telephone or email enquiries. In order to begin the referral process, we require a written request with accompanying paper advice. Once a referral has been received the following actions will occur: An acknowledgement will be sent by return Initial assessment of papers by a member of the senior leadership team may require us to request further information The senior leadership team will consider the referral and provide an opinion on the viability of the school to meet the needs of the young person Advice would be taken from our consultant health and therapy team which includes Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapist Within ﬁve working days a decision will be made and communicated to the person making the referral. A member of the senior leadership team will be identiﬁed to lead on the referral and they will be the point of contact from thereon Parents/carers and the young person are invited to visit to look round, discuss the prospective placement, meet other children and young people and speak to key members of staﬀ We visit the young person along with their parents/carers in the current home/care and education setting A decision is made whether to oﬀer a place or not. If a place is not oﬀered, we will oﬀer advice on alternative placements if required. If a decision is made to admit, a letter and contract is sent to the referring authority. Appropriate transition planning will occur before admission. A date for admission is agreed between all relevant parties. IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS School Prospectus Underley Garden Brochure School Ofsted Inspection Report – September 2019 School Ofsted Inspection Report – May 2021 Underley Garden Children’s Home Ofsted Inspection Report – May 2021 Holly Trees Brochure School Uniform Shop Academic Calendar 2020-2021 Academic Calendar 2021-2022 UG Term Dates 2021-2022 UG Term Dates 2022-2023 Children Home Statement of Purpose Leave Request Form Day Pupil Medication Form E Safety advice for parents and carers http://parentinfo.org/ INFORMATION UNDERLEY GARDEN SCHOOL IS PART OF OPTIONS AUTISM. Registered Office: Turnpike Gate House, Alcester Heath, Alcester, Warkwickshire B49 5JG Telephone: 08442 487187 Registered Number: 05019430 CEO: David Leatherbarrow Chair of Governors: Ann Henderson Head of Service: Chris Groom Privacy Policy SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Facebook ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERS