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At Abbot's Way we welcome children at any age between 7 -14 years (7-16 yrs from 2022) who have a primary diagnosis of dyslexia, dyspraxia and  / or dyscalculia

 

Admissions process

Step 1
Submission of:

  • Up to date Educational Psychologist’s report
  • Speech and Language & Occupational Therapy reports where relevant 
  • Current school reports

Step 2
Invitation to visit Abbot's Way and meet the team

  • Chance for a tour of our school and to hear more about what we do and how we do it
  • Mutual opportunity to get an initial feel for whether Abbot's Way is the right place for your child

Step 3 
Invitation for a Taster 

  • An opportunity for your child to experience life at Abbot's Way; a week or so being part of our school and getting a flavour for what we do
  • Establish whether a place is suitable for your child, from your perspective and ours

Step 4  
Offer of a place 

  • Liaison with local authorities where relevant
  • Ongoing communication with parents and professionals to support a suitable transition for your child into Abbot's Way

Step 5
Induction

  • Students will be welcomed and carefully transitioned into whichever learning chapter they are entering. 
  • Our Senco will set up a child’s IEP on entry based on professional paperwork received through admissions. This is a dynamic document which is updated ongoing as necessary to reflect the child’s profile and appropriate support.
  • Tutors provide the first port of call for parent communication and for coordination of a child’s whole school experience at Abbot’s Way.

Step 6
Initial review meeting

At 12 weeks into a placement there is a meeting to review settling and progress. This usually involves parents, student and key staff and ensures a mutual evaluation of the placement to date. 

The best way to find out more about our special education environment is to visit us.

Contact us about a visit

You can request a copy of our prospectus by completing our enquiry form.

 

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Abbot's Way School
St Mary’s Road, Meare
Somerset BA6 9SR
DfE No.   933/6015
URN No. 148006
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Dyslexia Association Silver Member - Abbot's Way SchoolDuke of Edinburgh Award SchemeIndependent Schools Association - Accredited Member Arts Award Abbotsway SchoolCouncil for Learning Outside the ClassroomThe South and West Association of Leaders in Special Schools

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