Admissions for schools and local authorities

Places arranged with schools and local authorities

We do not offer public self-referral. Places start with a shared referral, a centre induction with school and family, Focus Learning assessment, then a clear review cycle.

Admissions procedures Email our team

How a place usually begins

A school or local authority contacts us about a young person. Families are part of the conversation from the start. We do not take public self-referrals through this website.

Professionals can email admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com to begin. During Independent School registration, full-time placements may use agreed host registration arrangements. Evolution Education remains the delivery organisation for day-to-day education, safeguarding practice and published policies.

Referral to settled place

The induction pathway

One clear journey for schools, families and Evolution Education staff.

Referral form received and shared with Evolution Education staff. Student Passport included where applicable.
Commissioning school invited to bring the student and parent or carer to the centre for induction.
Centre induction: tour of facilities, Behaviour for Learning expectations, admissions confirmation, Home–Centre Agreement, starting timetable, medical needs and main school contact.
Student information recorded on Bromcom. Parent and carer contacts saved on the centre phone.
First day: wellbeing and readiness assessment plus core subject assessment in Focus Learning. Young people remain in Focus Learning for 3 to 5 days for ongoing assessment.
Student Services and senior leadership agree the pathway best suited to the student.
Internal review after 2 weeks. Review with the main school after 6 weeks. Ongoing reviews every 6 or 12 weeks.
Ongoing support through teacher feedback, Student Services feedback, THRIVE meeting decisions and mentor feedback.

At a glance

What families and professionals can expect

Who can refer

Schools, local authorities and other commissioning professionals.

Ages and capacity

Young people aged 11 to 16. Indicative capacity is up to 12 on KS3 Respite and Recovery and up to 12 on KS4 pathways, subject to staffing, risk and curriculum fit.

Equality and inclusion

Decisions never discriminate on protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are considered carefully, including where a young person has an education, health and care plan.