Permanent Exclusions

When spaces are available, the Local Authority directs the Fordway Centre to enrol pupils who have been permanently excluded from Primary schools within the North East and West areas of Surrey.

Early Intervention Placements - Primary Intervention Admissions

Primary Schools can make a referral to The Fordway Centre by completing and returning the ‘Alternative Provision – Early Intervention Screener’ to their STIPs Lead (Specialist Teachers for Inclusive Practice Service). This form is provided to schools via the local area STIPs Team. 

Each pupil’s referral form is discussed at a Panel meeting that is held Termly. The Panel includes Lead Professionals from the STIPs Team, the SEND Team Manager, an invited Headteacher from the area and members of the Fordway Centre Leadership Team. 

Pupils are offered a place at the Fordway Centre based on suitability and need using an agreed criterion. The intervention programmes offered are typically 12 weeks in length and are a full time placement. A review meeting takes place during the 7th week with the placing school. During this meeting, progress is discussed and a suitable transition plan is devised. 

At the end of the 12-week intervention, an exit meeting will be held with the Fordway Centre, parents, the placing school, and the STIPs team. Further support can be continued once back in school, supported via the Behaviour Reintegration Support Assistant attached to the STIPs team.