Make a Referral
Quercus Alternative Provision offers a nurturing, supportive environment for primary-aged children who may be finding mainstream school difficult.
We welcome referrals from schools, local authorities and other professionals. Families are also welcome to contact us to discuss whether Quercus may be suitable for their child, although formal referrals will usually need to come through the child’s school or local authority.
Make a Referral
We welcome referrals from schools, local authorities and other professionals. Families are also welcome to contact us to discuss whether Quercus may be suitable for their child, although formal referrals will usually need to come through the child’s school or local authority.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Who can make a referral?
Referrals may be made by:
- Schools
- Local authorities
- SEND Professionals
- Pastoral or inclusion teams
- Parents and carers making an initial enquiry
Before you refer
Before making a referral, please consider whether the child may benefit from a small, nurturing provision with a strong focus on relationships, emotional wellbeing and personalised learning.
Quercus AP may be suitable for children who need additional support with confidence, regulation, engagement, attendance, social interaction or accessing learning within a mainstream setting.
A SIMPLE REFERRAL PROCESS
1
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us to discuss your child’s needs.
2
DISCUSS A PLAN
We talk through the best support and next steps.
3
VISIT & ASSESS
A visit to understand your child and plan.
4
PLACE & SUPPORT
We place your child and start the journey together.
Information we may ask for
To help us understand the child’s needs, we may request:
- Current year group and school information
- Reason for referral
- Attendance information
- SEND needs or EHCP details, where applicable
- Behaviour, pastoral or safeguarding information
- Relevant professional reports
- Desired outcomes for the placement