School

• The school receives your application for admission from the Education Department.
• The multi-functional team of the school screens your application.
• The school provides the parents/guardian or referring agency with a date for an intake Interview.
• The school will request all relevant documentation such as additional reports, birth certificate and clinic card.
• Your child must be able to walk, be fully toilet trained, able to socialize and become independent and not be older than 12 years.

Appointment:

• The parents/guardian complete the school admission and CEMIS forms.
• Initial screening through the intake interview by the school.
• In attendance, teacher (HOD), nurse, therapists, psychologist and where possible the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Observation Period:

• During this period the child will be observed and evaluated by the teacher, therapists, psychologist and nursing sister.
• The observation period may be three months. The time frame may be extended or shortened depending upon the nature of the learner's needs.

Final Decision:

• At a feedback meeting attended by the multi-professional team and the learner's parents, the parents are presented with the findings of the multi-professional team.
• When a learner is accepted, a full discussion regarding the educational and support programme to follow is formulated.
• Should the learner be found unsuitable for admission, that is, too high or too low functioning, disruptive behaviour that cannot be supported or a general medical condition that cannot be supported, the parents are to be supported in finding alternative placement.
• The referring agency will be informed.