Applicants with SEND should make this clear on their application form and indicate the support that they feel they need. We will then make reasonable adjustments to enable such applicants are able to fully participate in the admissions process. The precise nature of those adjustments will depend on the needs and normal ways of working of each applicant. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Providing the same access arrangements for the entrance test as those given for GCSEs
- Arranging a visit to the school to see the room in which the test/interview will take place ahead of time
- Building additional time into the interview schedule to allow for an anxious student to take a break if necessary
If you indicate that you have SEND on your application form, it will be reviewed by our SEND staff and if your needs are complex or significant we may invite you and your parents to meet with us to ensure we are prepared to meet your needs.