Admissions
Admissions
Criteria
Heywood House will accept young adults from any of the local authorities. We specialise in young adults with profound and complex learning difficulties and additional needs.
Process
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1)Discussion with parents / carers, transition team and Heywood Housewith information from “Improving Choices” paperwork.
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2)Visit from Heywood House to the current provision for the young adult to assess their needs.
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3)Agreement between parents / carers, professionals involved and Heywood House staff that their needs can be met.
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4)Application for funding, which may be through The Young Peoples Learning Authority (YPLA), Local Authority Social services and/or Health, by the appropriate professionals.
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5)A detailed transition plan agreed with all concerned parties.
6) Implementation of extensive transition period.
Heywood House have an equal opportunities policy.