Inclusion
Additional SEND Support at St George’s School Edgbaston
St George’s School Edgbaston is an inclusive community that welcomes students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of our whole‑school commitment to supporting every learner. Many students are supported through high‑quality adaptive teaching, reasonable adjustments and ordinarily available provision included within school fees. This may include differentiated classroom teaching, pastoral support, short‑term strategies, access to assistive technology and proportionate oversight from the SENDCo.
For some students, additional or more specialist support may be required. When a student’s needs exceed what can reasonably be provided through ordinarily available provision, we work closely with parents and carers to agree any additional support that may come with an additional cost. This may include targeted intervention, specialist teaching, dedicated Learning Support Assistant time or input from external professionals. Decisions are based on the level of support required rather than diagnosis alone, and provision is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate, effective and proportionate.
Further detail about our graduated approach and levels of support can be found in our SEND Policy and SEND Information Report.
Admissions Process for Students with SEND and Students with EHCPs
St George’s School Edgbaston welcomes students with SEND as part of our inclusive approach. Students with SEND should apply through the normal admissions route, and we will work closely with families to ensure that entrance exams are accessible and that each student’s transition into school is smooth, supportive and well‑planned.
We also welcome applications from students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and transparent admissions process. Applications for students with EHCPs must be made through the local authority, who will consult with the school as part of the statutory process. We carefully review consultation documents, liaise with current settings and external professionals, and consider whether we can meet the student’s needs as set out in their EHCP.
Students with EHCPs do not sit the school’s entrance exam; instead, we gather information through consultation documents and our own baseline assessments once a student joins us. If the school can meet the student’s needs, the local authority will confirm placement and funding. We then work closely with families, the local authority and current settings to plan a high‑quality transition into school life.
Full details of our statutory responsibilities and admissions procedures can be found in our EHCP Admissions Policy, SEND Policy and SEND Information Report.
