Entry and Funding Procedure
Below is a guide of the main steps on the admissions and funding of your child at Mary Hare.聽
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1
Come and visit us
You can request to take a look around our school and see all the facilities we have to offer using this booking form. We look forward to meeting you!
2Assessment
If you think that Mary Hare could be the best suitable school for your child then you can book in for assessment. Complete this booking form聽and we will be in touch to arrange a date. Assessments can range from 1 to 3聽days depending on the age of your child. Following an assessment, we aim to write to you with a聽decision within 2 weeks.聽
3鈥f we offer you a place
We hope you will accept our offer. Let us know your decision in writing.
4You contact your Local Authority
The funding procedure begins from this point following your request for your child鈥檚 place at Mary Hare School. We will then send a copy of your offer to your Local Authority. Make sure to request a change to the EHCP at your next Annual Review.
5Your Local Authority responds
鈥榊es鈥�, they agree funding for Mary Hare School, or, 鈥榥o鈥�, they name another school. You have 2 months to appeal a 鈥榥o鈥� decision.
6Tribunal Option
Once you know the date of your tribunal, let us know.聽We will support you through the process alongside a Family Liaison Officer or an Educational Lawyer. You can also speak to the聽聽and other professionals for support and advice. We will support you as a witness at the tribunal.聽
7Tribunal Decisions
There are three possible outcomes. Win, Lose or Concede.
8Start Date
Once funding is agreed, we agree a start date with you!
9Still have questions?
For more information, you can read through our Frequently Asked Questions聽or download our Funding and Application Advice booklet.