Admissions
Admissions Process
Step 1
All referrals are made through the Local Authority, usually as part of the EHCP process.
Step 2
Our Leadership Team reviews referrals and may request further information if needed.
Step 3
If appropriate, we gather further information about the child.
Step 4
Where appropriate, families are invited to visit the school and meet staff.
Step 5
After a thorough review, we will confirm if the placement is suitable or not.
FAQs
Storyybrook: A Safe Place to Belong
Children learn best when they feel safe, connected and understood. Our environment has been designed to provide calm, structure and opportunities for both learning and regulation.
Our Approach
At Storyybrook:
- Behaviour is communication
- Relationships are central
- All practice is trauma-informed
- Safety, belonging and trust come first
- Regulate → Relate → Repair → Reflect
Why Families Choose Storyybrook
- Small class sizes and high levels of adult support
- A relational and trauma-informed approach
- Beautiful rural setting with over five acres of outdoor learning space
- Ambitious curriculum alongside therapeutic support
- Strong focus on belonging, confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Specialist expertise in SEMH, SEND and safeguarding
- Preparing pupils for successful futures
A Successful Storyybrook Placement
Pupils thrive at Storyybrook when they:
- Have SEMH as their primary need
- Benefit from small-group learning
- Respond positively to relational support
- Can engage within a shared learning environment
- Need support to rebuild confidence, regulation and engagement with learning
- Benefit from structure, consistency and predictable routines
We Understand
Many families who come to Storyybrook have experienced:
- school anxiety
- reduced timetables
- exclusions
- placement breakdowns
- difficulties accessing education
We understand these challenges and work closely with families to rebuild trust, confidence and positive educational experiences.
Our Commitment
We believe that every child deserves both exceptional support and an ambitious education. Through high-quality teaching, therapeutic support and strong relationships, we help pupils achieve success academically, socially and emotionally.
Preparing for the Future
Our aim is not simply to help children feel safe in school today, but to equip them with the confidence, resilience, independence and skills needed for future learning and successful transitions.
Typical Admissions Timeline
| Stage | Typical Timescale |
|---|---|
| Consultation received | Day 1 |
| Initial review | Within 5 working days |
| Parent contact | Within 10 working days |
| Visit arranged | Subject to suitability |
| Decision communicated | Following review and consultation |
Storyybrook: A Safe Place to Belong
Children learn best when they feel safe, connected and understood. Our environment has been designed to provide calm, structure and opportunities for both learning and regulation.
Our Approach
At Storyybrook:
- Behaviour is communication
- Relationships are central
- All practice is trauma-informed
- Safety, belonging and trust come first
Regulate → Relate → Repair → Reflect
Why Families Choose Storyybrook
- Small class sizes and high levels of adult support
- A relational and trauma-informed approach
- Beautiful rural setting with over five acres of outdoor learning space
- Ambitious curriculum alongside therapeutic support
- Strong focus on belonging, confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Specialist expertise in SEMH, SEND and safeguarding
- Preparing pupils for successful futures
A Successful Storyybrook Placement
Pupils thrive at Storyybrook when they:
- Have SEMH as their primary need
- Benefit from small-group learning
- Respond positively to relational support
- Can engage within a shared learning environment
- Need support to rebuild confidence, regulation and engagement with learning
- Benefit from structure, consistency and predictable routines
Our Commitment
We believe that every child deserves both exceptional support and an ambitious education. Through high-quality teaching, therapeutic support and strong relationships, we help pupils achieve success academically, socially and emotionally.
Preparing for the Future
Our aim is not simply to help children feel safe in school today, but to equip them with the confidence, resilience, independence and skills needed for future learning and successful transitions.
We Understand
Many families who come to Storyybrook have experienced:
- school anxiety
- reduced timetables
- exclusions
- placement breakdowns
- difficulties accessing education
We understand these challenges and work closely with families to rebuild trust, confidence and positive educational experiences.
