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Admissions

There are a range of different placement types available at Unity Academy.

  • All available placements aim to support children with a return to mainstream education.
  • Pupils attending Unity Academy will access small classes, grouped wherever possible across two year groups. For example Year 1-2; Year 3-4 or Year 5-6.
  • In some instances, with discussion and agreement with pupils and their families, pupils may be placed in a class outside of their correct year group. This may be due to specific educational or pastoral needs.

 

Short-term 6 week behaviour courses:

  • Short-term preventative placements are available to schools, specifically for pupils that have previously accessed the Unity Academy outreach service.
  • For all school enquiries regarding pupil access to a behaviour course place, please contact Unity Academy using the following details:

 

Pupil Referral Unit Placements:

  • These are short-term placements specifically for pupils who have been permanently excluded from a school within the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire.
  • There are 10 available places commissioned annually by the Worcestershire Education Engagement Team, who remain in regular contact with Unity Academy staff to ensure pupils' next steps remain the highest priority.
  • Pupils attending Unity Academy will join in with activities alongside their peers and will be provided with a Unity Academy uniform to ensure they feel a sense of belonging whilst a suitable provision is found.
  • Unity Academy will work closely with pupils, families and other professionals to ensure pupils are able to make a successful transition into their next setting.
  • Our aim is to ensure pupils that have been permanently excluded are successfully reintegrated back into a mainstream provision as quickly as possible, wherever possible.

 

Assessment Placements:

  • These are short-term 12 week placements for pupils within Worcestershire.
  • There are 5 available places commissioned annually by Worcestershire Local Authority.
  • Assessment placements are accessed following a discussion and referral from Worcestershire's SEN team.
  • Pupils accessing Unity's assessment places have usually been out of education for a period of time, or who may have educational needs that are not fully understood and require further support and assessment.
  • Pupils attending Unity Academy on assessment places will join in with activities alongside their peers and will be provided with a Unity Academy uniform to ensure they feel a sense of belonging whilst attending.

 

SEN Placements:

  • These are medium or longer-term placements for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
  • There are 30 SEN places commissioned annually by the Worcestershire Local Authority's SEN team.
  • Pupils attending Unity Academy will be provided with their first set of school uniform, and will be able to purchase additional items as required whilst on roll.
  • Unity Academy's ultimate aim is to ensure pupils reintegrate successfully back into mainstream settings wherever possible. However, if a more specialist setting is required, Unity Academy will support families to understand the next steps.
  • Unity Academy staff will work diligently with pupils and families to ensure they are able to make a successful transition into their next setting.