FURZE DOWN SCHOOL

Joining Furze Down

 

Starting a new school is an important step for children and families.

This page explains how admissions work at Furze Down.

 

Admissions

Furze Down School is a specialist school for children and young people aged 4–19 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Admissions are managed by Buckinghamshire Council through the EHCP consultation and placement process.

 

Therapy and Specialist Support

Furze Down has an experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapy Assistants.
Each class is supported by its own Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist, who work alongside teachers and support staff in classrooms and outdoor spaces.
Therapy is integrated into everyday learning, helping pupils develop communication, participation, independence and life skills in meaningful contexts.
Support is personalised around each pupil's strengths, communication profile, aspirations and individual needs.

 

Enquiries

Please read all information on this page before contacting the school.
Due to the high number of enquiries we receive, we are unable to offer individual visits before a formal consultation has been received from the Local Authority.
This helps us maintain a calm, positive learning environment for all pupils.

 

Visiting the School

Visits usually take place after the school has received a consultation request from the Local Authority.
Where possible, visits take place on planned visit days and outside teaching hours.
Click here to request more information or a visit.

 

Admissions Criteria

Children and young people must:
– have an EHCP
– be aged 4–19
– be suited to the specialist provision offered by the school

Click here to download a pdf of our Admissions Policy.

 

Support and Advice

Click here to email the Buckinghamshire SEND Team.
Click here to visit the Buckinghamshire Council SEND support services website.

 

Bucks SENDIAS

Independent information, advice and support for families Bucks.
Click here to visit the Bucks SENDIAS website.
Click here to email sendias@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01296 383754

 

Admission Appeals

All parents and carers have the right to appeal placement decisions.
Click here for more information on appeals.