Admissions
We make Every Young Adult in Our Care Our Priority
Admissions to Eagle Life College are made through making contact with the College Principal John Shaw on 01953 888 656.
Eagle Life College - Prospective students
- Prospective students must hold a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)
- or diagnosis of associated social and communication difficulties (SCD)
- Prospective students will have held a Statement of Special Educational Needs up to the age of 19 which refers to an ASD or SCD
- Prospective students will typically demonstrate moderate or severe learning difficulties
- Prospective students will have had successful experiences in their prior educational placements which is demonstrable. This will include evidence of effective and appropriate behavioural management
- Prospective students will require support for their social communication difficulties through the use of augmented communication systems such as PECS or Makaton
- Prospective students will require support for their behavioural needs
- Prospective students will benefit from a structured day/waking hours curriculum
Eagle Life College Admissions Procedure
In the first instance, the parent/carers of the prospective student should make an initial visit to the College. If the prospective student and his or her family express a preference for the College then:
- A written referral from the appropriate referring authority, for example Connexions, is sent to the College Admissions Panel
- The College Admissions Panel is comprised of the College Principal, Head of Education, Registered Care Manager and members of the multidisciplinary team
- The College Admissions Panel sends out Pre-assessment questionnaires to the prospective student, parent/carer, current school, college or residential provision and social worker
- The College Admissions Panel gathers information from previous placements: social services; health professionals etc.
What Happens Next
All information is reviewed by the College Admissions Panel who then decides whether to undertake an assessment at the prospective student’s current placement. If this is undertaken at the current placement then:-
- The College Admissions Panels decides whether to invite the prospective student for a day or overnight assessment visit
- A day or overnight assessment visit takes place
- The College Admissions Panel sends a report to the referring Authority which outlines whether a place is to be offered
- In the case of a residential placement, adult social services will hold a care meeting to confirm residential funding
If all funding is confirmed then the placement is formally offered in writing.