Admissions
Potential new services
We are currently looking at the development of our services, particularly for young people over 19. If you are trying to find a placement for a young person with complex epilepsy or other neurological condition, do contact Jackie McFall on 01342 831202 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss your requirements.
Admission enquiries
The Admissions Office receives and manages all enquiries about admissions to the school. Each enquiry is followed up with the offer of an informal visit.
The visit usually spans two and a half hours beginning with a tour of the school, a student house (if a residential placement is being sought) and the Medical Centre. The tour will be conducted by senior members of the school and Care departments.
Upon receipt of a formal application from the agency or individual responsible for funding the placement, the application is reviewed and, if appropriate a placement visit is arranged.
An outreach visit may also be arranged.
The placement visit varies in length from two to four days and includes overnight stays for young people referred for residential placements. Following the visit, Young Epilepsy produces a written multi-disciplinary assessment of the prospective student's needs with recommendations concerning the level of staff, and non-staff input, required to support the student's placement.
Wherever possible, the parents and student are advised of the panel's decision on the day the Placement Visit ends, however if this is not possible within 2 weeks following the placement visit. The decision is communicated in writing to the Referring Agency and the parents.
If placement is agreed, every effort is made to accommodate the student as promptly as possible.
Young Epilepsy's fee structure is individualised for each student and we are happy to supply further details, on request.
Connect2 - New service for learners over 19 with complex epilepsy and learning disabilities
We offer a new residential service for learners aged 19 to 25 with complex epilepsy or other neurological condition and/or Severe to Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. The service is called Connect2, as we hope it will connect young people with their local community and provide a range of stimulating activities. It would be funded by social care and/or health budgets.
Further details - for parents, carers and professionals - are available from Jackie McFall on 01342 831202 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Come to one of our FREE Open Days
Come and meet the people at Young Epilepsy and see our beautiful 60 acre campus. Come and see our world class medical and education facilities. Come and have all your questions answered.
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Service Pathway
- Initial enquiry
- Open Day
- Referral by Parents and/or Connexions Personal Adviser
- Outreach visit arranged where appropriate
- 2 day placement visit
- Placement offer
- Admission
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