Admissions
Applefields School is a special school for children with learning difficulties who live either in York or the surrounding areas of North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Admissions to Applefields School are controlled by the City of York local authority. Children usually start school at the beginning of the school year in September. However, it may be possible for children to transfer to Applefields School during the year depending upon individual circumstances and the availability of places.
If you are interested in your child attending Applefields School please contact the school for further information. A member of staff will be happy to discuss our provision. We hope that the following general advice will be useful.
Details of our Satellite provision at Manor CE Academy and the admission arrangements are described in section about the Satellite in the 'Our Curriculum' part of the website.
If Your Child Attends Hob Moor Oaks School
We have a strong partnership with Hob Moor Oaks School, the primary special school in York. If your child attends Hob Moor Oaks School, with your agreement a member of Applefields School staff will attend your child's Education, Health and Care Plan meeting in Year 6. However, you are invited to visit Applefields School at any time to discuss the provision available. If you would like your child to transfer to Applefields School an application should be made to the local authority following your child's review meeting in Year 6. This process applies whether you live in York or outside of the local authority.
Most of the children who attend Hob Moor Oaks School transfer to Applefields School at the beginning of Year 7.
If You Live in York and Your Child Attends Another School
If your child lives and attends another school in York (either primary or secondary) an application for a place at Applefields School will usually be made following your child’s annual review or Education, Health and Care Plan meeting. Applications can be made at any time; it is recommended that you discuss your interest in Applefields with the SENCo in your child’s school.
To discuss your application with the local authority or for further information please contact:
SEN Department
Adults, Children and Education
West Offices
Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA
Tel: 01904 554302
Email: SENdept@york.gov.uk
If You Live Outside of York
If you live outside of York an application for a place at Applefields School must be discussed with the SEN services department in your home local authority. This can take place following your child’s annual review meeting or Education and Health Care Plan meeting. Please speak to the SENCo in your child’s school.
If your local authority agrees to support your request for a place at Applefields School your home local authority will contact the SEN Department at York. The allocation of places will then be considered by the Headteacher in consultation with the staff in the City of York SEN Department.
The contact details for North Yorkshire County Council are:
The Pupil and Parents Officer Selby Local Education Office 2 Abbey Yard Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4PS
Tel : 08450 349 465 |
The Pupil and Parents Officer Harrogate Local Education Office North Yorkshire
Tel : 08450 349 467 |
The Pupil and Parents Officer Scarborough / Ryedale Education Office North Yorkshire YO11 2PG
Tel : 08450 349 400 |
The Pupil and Parents Officer Northallerton Local Education Office 121 -123 High Street Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8PQ
Tel : 08450 349 468 |
The contact details for East Riding of Yorkshire Council are:
Sylvia Edwards
Head of Service
Special Educational Needs Support Service (SENSS)
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
Tel: 01482 392180
Email: sylvia.edwards@eastriding.gov.uk