Evolution Education Limited
Company Number 14142140
Part of Evolution Sports Group
Purpose
To set out a clear, fair and lawful process for admitting students to Evolution Education so that every placement is appropriate, in the child's best interests, and planned for positive educational outcomes.
Scope
This policy applies to all referrals and admissions for students aged 11 to 16 across our centres. It applies to Local Authorities, commissioning schools, families and Evolution Education staff involved in placement decisions.
Definitions
- **Commissioner:** the school, Local Authority or other body purchasing a place.
- **Placement:** a short-term intervention or longer educational programme.
- **ILP:** Individual Learning Plan setting targets and support arrangements.
Responsibilities
- The Chief Executive Officer holds strategic responsibility for admissions
compliance and capacity.
- The Centre Manager (or designated leader) leads day-to-day admissions decisions.
- Student Services coordinates referral information, visits, induction and reviews.
- Commissioning partners remain responsible for the student's statutory education
duties unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Procedures
Referral
Referrals are received from Local Authorities, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Virtual Schools and other professionals. Self-referral via the public website is not offered. Enquiries: admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com.
Consultation and assessment
Leaders review educational history, safeguarding information, attendance, behaviour, SEND (including any EHCP), medical needs and intended outcomes. Where appropriate, the student and family visit the Centre and baseline assessment is planned.
Decision
A place is offered only where Evolution Education can meet the student's needs safely and effectively, and where clear outcomes and review points are agreed.
Declined referrals are explained professionally to the commissioner.
Induction and planning
Every student receives induction, baseline assessment, an Individual Learning Plan, a Student Passport and agreed attendance, behaviour and safeguarding arrangements. Reintegration or destination planning begins from the start.
Reviews
Placements are reviewed regularly with the student, family and commissioner.
Monitoring
The Leadership Team monitors implementation through learning walks, safeguarding reviews, incident analysis, staff feedback, student voice and commissioner feedback. Findings inform training and school improvement planning.
Review Cycle
This policy is reviewed at least annually, or sooner following changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or significant incidents. Next formal review:
This policy is reviewed at least annually by the Proprietor / Leadership Team.
Related Policies
Child Protection and Safeguarding; Behaviour for Learning; Attendance; SEND; Complaints; Equality, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination; Prevent; Online Safety; Safer Recruitment; Staff Code of Conduct; Low-Level Concerns; Whistleblowing; Health and Safety; First Aid; Data Protection; Curriculum; Admissions.
Legislation and guidance
This policy has regard to the Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014, Keeping Children Safe in Education (latest DfE edition), Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Equality Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, and other DfE statutory and non-statutory guidance relevant to the subject of this policy. Where Independent School registration is completed, this policy will be reviewed against any updated registration conditions and DfE requirements.