Smallwood Manor operates a non-discriminatory policy on admissions.
Smallwood Manor will not be prejudiced by race, colour, religion or sex. No differentiation is made between the admittance of male or female pupils and there are no fixed numbers for either sex.
Entry into Smallwood Manor is usually through the Nursery, although candidates applying for entry into other years are considered by the Headmaster where places permit.
Smallwood Manor is a non-selective school, which does not require children to sit an entrance test before admission. In the case of children with special educational needs the Headmaster will meet the children and if possible see previous work and school or medical reports and statements. It will be made clear at interview what support the school can or cannot provide. The Special Needs co-ordinator (SENCO) may also meet with the child and the parents to discuss concerns before admission is decided upon.
The Headmaster will make final decisions on all pupil admissions to the school. He will base his decision on the availability of places and on the school’s ability to be beneficial to the all round education of the child.
When classes have reached the optimum number Smallwood Manor will take names for a waiting list and places will be allocated to siblings of children already at the school, then on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
The Admissions Policy will be reviewed by the Headmaster and the School Council every two years.
The Admissions procedure is as follows:-
- Initial contact
- Appointment
- Interview visit
- Offer of place
- Registration and Acceptance of place
- Visit day
- Joining instructions
- Induction morning
- Reception for new parents
