Bringing students in.
WHAT THE PROCESS SHOULD ESTABLISH
That the student is appropriately placed That the family understands what is offered That obligations are clear
WHAT TO DEFINE
Entry requirements Assessment, if any Documentation required Fees and when they are due What is included
WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Birth certificate or declaration of age Previous records or transfer certificate Immunisation records, where applicable Identification for parents or guardians Photographs
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT PLACEMENT
That the student can cope with the level.
WHY
Misplacement harms the student and produces complaints.
WHAT TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY IN WRITING
What is offered The full cost Policies that affect them What is expected of them
WHY IN WRITING
Verbal assurances are remembered differently.
WHAT TO ASK THEM TO SIGN
Acknowledgement of the terms.
WHAT TO RECORD FOR EACH STUDENT
Identity and contact details Emergency contacts, more than one Medical information relevant to care Who may collect them Any court orders affecting custody
WHY THOSE LAST TWO
They are safeguarding matters and errors are serious.
WHAT TO KEEP SECURE
All of it, with restricted access.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
A waiting list process, if demand exceeds places.
