Admissions

All pupils admitted to Elm Court School must have an Education, Health and Care Plan. If the Education, Health and Care Plan indicates that a placement at Elm Court School might be appropriate, Lambeth SEN ask us to consider whether or not we can offer the pupil a place.

All admissions are sent via the Lambeth SEN department to admissions@elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk. We currently have pupils from several other London boroughs. If you live in another London borough, you must ask their SEN department to consult with Lambeth SEN and us.

LAs – please send all consultations to admissions@elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk

The admissions process -

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• 1. Request LA to Consult ➔

• 2. LA Sends Papers to School ➔

• 3. School Reviews EHCP ➔

• 4. Invitation to family to visit the school ➔

• 5. The school response to LA ➔

• 6. The LA makes the decision to name the school.

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All referrals are considered by our admissions panel, and an initial decision will be made as to whether we feel Elm Court can meet the special educational needs of the pupil.

Due to increasing high demand for a visit to the school, Elm Court can no longer offer tours of the school before receiving a consultation.  

​                                               Please see the virtual tour of Elm Court

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https://www.elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk/school

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All of Elm Court pupils have learning difficulties with associated social and communication needs, many of our pupils have autism. The school's admissions panel must review your child’s EHCP first to determine if they can legally and physically meet those specific needs before progressing to offer a visit the school during school hours.

During this visit the possibility of a placement will be explored with you. 

Following the visit the school will respond to the LA.  LA makes the decision on naming a school for your child/young person.

Transport Arrangements

If you live in Lambeth you can contact the Special Education Needs (SEN) Service on 020 7926 9579 / 2673 / 9582.

Please note: if your child requires Home to School Transport you will need to apply through your Local Authority when the school has been named in the EHCP as school does not arrange this.

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