Isebrook School
Admissions Process
North Northamptonshire Council are the local authority (LA) and the school admissions authority. In accordance with North Northamptonshire (Northants) LA policy, all children and young people admitted to Isebrook will have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
As a special school, we follow the admission arrangements set by North Northamptonshire Council: https://localoffer.northnorthants.gov.uk/ehcp
If your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, there is a separate process for your child's school admission. Please read the information regarding the education, health and care plans consultation process and phase transfer from primary to secondary: https://localoffer.northnorthants.gov.uk/ehcp-ptp
Further information and guidance around choosing the right school for families can also be found here: https://localoffer.northnorthants.gov.uk/choosing-the-right-school-for-your-family
Come & Visit us
We welcome visits to the school, so if you would like to book a time to come and look around, please contact the office to book a tour.
Primary Need
To be considered for a place at Isebrook School, the primary need as stated in a child’s education, health and care plan (EHCP) must be cognition & learning. Students are generally working significantly below their chronological age (at least 5 years). Some students may have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, sensory difficulties (such as visual, or hearing impairment), physical disabilities, or difficulties with their social, emotional, and mental health needs.
All requests for places will be brokered through the local authority.
Requests for a place at Isebrook School should be made to the North Northamptonshire EHC Team.
For further information on the consultation process and education arrangements for your child, please contact your EHC caseworker or EHC officer.
Appeals
As North Northamptonshire Local Authority are the school admissions authority, any appeal needs to be lodged through the SEN courts via the tribunal process.
Parents have two months from the date of naming to appeal: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place