Schools in the Special Partnership Multi-Academy Trust are special schools. Admission is arranged by the Local Authority, Devon County Council, for children and young people with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.

Admissions are managed by Devon County Council’s SEN Assessment and Provision Team in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice which refers to Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations. Children or young people for whom a special school placement is considered appropriate will have the school named in their EHC Plan following consideration by the Special Educational Needs Resource Panel.

The process for assessing the appropriateness of placement at a school in the Special Partnership will include careful consideration of the child or young person’s individual needs and whether placement would be compatible with the provision of efficient education at the school in question.

The maximum number of places available for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan at each Special Partnership school is stated in the school’s funding agreement. 

The progress and continued placement of children and young people at a school in the Special Partnership is subject to statutory Annual Review.

Support for children and young people (ages 5+) with SEND in Devon 

Starting or changing schools (transitions) - Education and Families 

or call the Education Helpline on 0845 155 1019, email admissions@devon.gov.uk