Admissions to Pennine

We welcome enquiries from parents, carers, local authorities and professionals seeking a specialist placement for a young person with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Our admissions process is designed to ensure that every pupil who joins Pennine is well-supported from the very beginning.

Who Pennine is Suitable for

Pennine School is suitable for young people who:

  • Have social, emotional and mental health needs
  • May have experienced challenges in mainstream education
  • Require a smaller, more nurturing and structured environment
  • Benefit from personalised learning and therapeutic support
  • Have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
  • Have English as an Additional Language (EAL) (as well as SEMH needs)

How to apply

Placements at Pennine are typically made through:

  • Local Authorities
  • EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) consultations
  • Professionals working with the young person

We also welcome initial enquiries from parents and carers, who can contact us to discuss suitability before a formal referral is made.

Admissions process (Step-by-step)

Our Admissions Process

  1. Initial enquiry or referral received
  2. Review of documentation (e.g. EHCP, reports)
  3. Visit to the school (where appropriate)
  4. Assessment of suitability
  5. Offer of placement and transition planning