Referrals
A clear pathway from enquiry to placement
Process
Six steps to placement
- 1
Initial enquiry
Contact us with a brief outline of the young person and the reason for referral.
- 2
Referral form
Complete the referral form and share supporting documents.
- 3
Information review
We review the information alongside safeguarding and risk context.
- 4
Suitability decision
We confirm whether needs can be met safely and purposefully.
- 5
Planning meeting
Placement is planned with commissioners, family and the young person.
- 6
Placement start
Learning begins with a personalised, phased plan.
Information required at referral
To assess suitability we need a full picture of the young person and their context.
- learner details
- reason for referral
- current educational setting
- attendance history
- SEND and EHCP information
- safeguarding context
- social care involvement
- behaviour and risk
- medical needs
- allergies and medication
- communication needs
- transport arrangements
- desired outcomes
- current professional involvement
Admission principle
Lighthouse will only accept a placement where the learner's needs can be met safely, purposefully and within the agreed commissioning, staffing, risk and premises arrangements.
Referral form
Enquiry form
A member of our team will respond to discuss next steps.
Please do not send highly sensitive personal information through this form. Detailed safeguarding, medical or EHCP documents will be requested through a secure channel once we have made contact.