Camden Centre for Learning
(CCfL)
Information and Referral Pack
Our Vision
• hallenge Yourself - We believe every student and adult should challenge
themselves to achieve their best and achieve their potential.
• elebrate Achievement - We personalise our learning programmes to
ensure all students can achieve and we take every opportunity to
celebrate student achievements at all levels.
• ocus on Success - We focus on what a student can do, identifying
individual targets to support students to succeed in the next step in their
learning as well as to make the right choice in their behaviour.
• earn for Life - The education we provide is designed to improve a
student’s life chances and should support a student’s learning not only
whilst in school but support the students to continue to learn at all stages
of their life.
Director CCfL: Ms Jeanette Lowe
Head of Key Stage 3 School: Ms Gabriella Thomas
Head of Key Stage 4 School: Ms Liz Rattue
Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL)
What are our Aims?
• To provide high quality local provision for secondary aged students with
SEBD who are unable to access mainstream provision.
• To provide a more flexible continuum of provision to meeting students’
needs from short term re-engagement programmes to long term
placements for students with the most complex needs.
• To provide personalised learning opportunities and a broader more flexible
range of curriculum pathways to ensure all students can achieve.
• To provide coherent and integrated multi agency provision for the young
people and their families and to ensure effective and responsive
approaches to meeting the holistic needs of young people and their
families.
Who do we cater for?
The CCfL is Camden’s educational provision for secondary aged students whose
primary need is their social, emotional or behavioural development.
We cater for up to a 100 young people who require specialist SEBD provision,
including students:
identified as requiring such provision through a statement of SEN (SEBD),
who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school, or are at
significant risk of being permanently excluded, and
requiring a managed short term intervention to prevent permanent exclusion.
How are we organised?
The CCFL is comprised of the three specialist services in Camden that currently
provide support for secondary aged children and young people with social, emotional
and behavioural difficulties (SEBD): The SEBD Special School; the KS3 Pupil Referral
Unit and the KS4 Pupil Referral Unit. The provision is predominantly organised into
two schools split by Key Stage.
A small number of students have an Individualised Programme and these are co-
ordinated through Brecknock House but could take place at a variety of venues
around Camden.
In addition we have students who attend our Re-engagement ‘Reach’ Programme and
these students attend on a half term basis, remain on the roll of their mainstream
school and are re-integrated back into school
The CCfL has embedded support from a multi-agency team to enable a more
responsive and effective approach to meeting families’ and individual’s needs.
CCfL KS3
School
Re-engagement
'Reach' Programme
Placements for excluded students +
re-integration mainstream
school
Long term SEBD
Placements
Individualised Programmes
CCfL KS4
School
Individualised Programmes
Vocational Placements
Long Term SEBD
Placements
Placements for
Excluded Students
Where are we located?
The provisions are located predominantly on two school sites: one focusing on Key
Stage 3 and one on Key Stage 4. There is an ongoing building programme to remodel
and improve the existing buildings so they are fit for purpose and enable the CCFL to
meet the continuum of need from small group provision to more personalised learning
packages for students who cannot engage in group learning activities. It is envisaged
the building programme will be completed by 2015. In addition a small number of
students who are on individualised programmes receive education at Brecknock House.
Students referred on to the Re-engagement ‘Reach’ Programme attend The Eversholt
Centre.
The provisions are currently located at the following sites:
CCfL Key Stage 3 School
Head of Key Stage 3 School: Ms Gabriella Thomas
Ainsworth Way, off Boundary Road, London NW8 OSR.
Tel No: 020 7974 3936 e-mail: [email protected]
CCfL Key Stage 4 School:
Head of Key Stage 4 School: Ms Liz Rattue
Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW18DP.
Tel No 020 7485 2147 e-mail: [email protected]
Individualised Programmes
Lead teacher/Co-ordinator: Nina Foster/Kim Daley
Brecknock House –115 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AH
Tel No 020 7974 8170 e-mail: [email protected]/
Re-engagement ‘Reach Programme’
Lead Teacher: Ms Nina Foster
The Eversholt Centre Lidlington Place, 223 Eversholt street, London NW1 2JU
Tel No : 02073833826 e-mail: [email protected]
What are the Referral Routes?
Referral Pathways to KS3 & KS4 specialist SEBD provision - See Appendix 1
Schools - Students who require a short term Re-engagement Placement
The KS3 Re-engagement ‘Reach’ Programme is available for schools to refer directly into
and the referral process and criteria for this programme are circulated to all schools
annually.
Referrals to this programme are monitored via the CCfL Referral Panel. In the majority
of cases schools would refer to this programme prior to a student being allocated a
permanent CCfL placement. If a student was not successful whist on the programme this
would provide further evidence for placement at the CCfL
School Inclusion Team – Students who have been permanently excluded
For students who had been permanently excluded from schools, referrals need to be
made directly from schools via the School Inclusion Team.
The referrals would be processed by the relevant Head of School and would be reported
at the next CCfL Referral Meeting for ratification of appropriateness of placement.
School Inclusion Team – Students at point of exclusion
For students who require a managed move as an alternative to permanent exclusion
referrals need to be made directly from schools via the School Inclusion Team.
In order to ensure we correctly identify students who would benefit from a managed
move it is important schools ensure they follow the referral criteria checklist procedure.
See Appendix 2.
SEN Panel - Students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs
All students with a statement of Special Educational Needs would need to be referred
through the Statutory SEN process. This would usually be through the Annual Review of
the student’s statement.
Camden students in Outborough schools
For students who are currently attending an outborough school, the process needs to be
followed as above. The CCfL multi agency staff could be available to attend a multi-agency
meeting in an outborough school to explore appropriateness of transition back to Camden
Re-integration back into School
It is envisaged that the majority of students at Key Stage 3 and a smaller number of
students in Year 10 would be referred to the Fair Access Panel for a re-integration
placement at a local secondary school. It is important that students who can manage in
mainstream school are placed back into school to ensure that the CCfL has capacity for
the most complex students.
All referrals must go through the CCfL Referral Panel
Referral Documentation
The Camden Passport needs to be fully completed for the referral to be accepted and any
accompanying and relevant paperwork needs to be attached. For Referrals at KS4
Academic Pupil Information also needs to be completed. See Appendices at the end of the
pack.
Referral Panel
The Referral Panel considers all referrals into the CCfL and is comprised of the following
representatives:
o Jeanette Lowe: Director of Camden Centre for Learning
o Gabriella Thomas :Head of KS3 School
o Liz Rattue: Head of Key Stage 4 School
o Nina Foster: Lead Re-engagement Teacher (Responsible for the Re-engagement
‘Reach’ Programme and Individualised Programmes
o Kim Daley : Individual Programme Co-ordinator
o Pippa Cossey: Senior Administrative Officer
o Jim Donovan: School Inclusion Team
o John Hudson/ Diane Pearson: SEN Services
o Mike Solomon: Consultant Clinical Psychologist/CCfL Multi agency team
Manager
o Victoria Lidchi: Tavistock Complex needs
o CCfL EP: Olivia Kenneally, Kerry Moore
o Mainstream School Rep
The Referral Panel meets fortnightly on Thursdays. Referrals received by the Friday
before the following meeting will be processed for the following Thursday. Referrals
received after that date will be processed for the meeting two weeks later. Incomplete
referrals will be returned and referrers will be asked to provide the additional
information prior to a decision about placement being made.
Informal Queries
If schools would like to discuss a referral prior to submission they can contact one of the
Panel to discuss, who will either try to respond to their queries or direct them to the
most appropriate person to talk to. If capacity allows we would try to attend a meeting in
school to discuss the appropriateness of a referral.
Placement
If a student is accepted for a placement within the CCfL the current school may be
expected to attend a multi-agency meeting to ensure all the appropriate information is
shared and a smooth transition is facilitated.
The CCfL Referral Panel will decide on the most appropriate aspect of the provision for
placement within the CCfL.
Appendix 1: Referral Flowchart
Appendix 2: Camden Information Passport
Appendix 3: Camden Centre for Learning Referral Criteria Checklist
Appendix 4: KS4 Academic Pupil Information
Appendix 5: Camden Centre for Learning Referral Panel Outcome Letter
Student Information Passport Date Completed:
Date Updated:
Please complete all sections and/or attach and refer to relevant other documents
Last name: First name: Date of birth:
Home address:
Telephone:
Year group:
Ethnicity:
1st Language:
EAL Stage:
Parents / carers Language used in home:
Name: Name: Free School Meals (Y/N):No
Relationship: Relationship: Looked After Child (Y/N):No
Who else lives in the home:
Reason for referral / transfer request:
National Curriculum Levels (date: ) English Maths Science ICT Art/DT PE
Tests: Key Stage (Please ) 1 2 3
Teacher assessments:
Period % Period % Period %
Authorised absence
Unauthorised absence
Lateness
Exclusions (reason) Type Sessions From To
Medical information:
Name and Address of GP:
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities:
Code Of Practice Stage: (Please ) School Action School Action Plus Statement
Category (Primary = 1, secondary = 2 etc) Learning Communication Sensory Physical SEBD
Current provision:
Previous in- and out-of-school interventions From To Outcome
Preferred learning styles (what has worked well in school and what has not)
Barriers to learning (e.g. poor communications skills / emotional needs / attention difficulties )
Interests / out of school activities / membership of clubs:
Favourite lessons:
Appendix 3
Future Pathways / Career Aims / Ambitions:
Please also comment on the following:
Family relationships:
Peer relationships:
General well-being:
Alert for possible health and safety risk assessment
Is there any indication that the student could present a risk to self or others? (Y/N): Yes
(If ‘yes’ please give details, including nature and level of risk, and suggested management):
Involvement of Safeguarding and Social Care
Details From To Contact
Involvement of other agencies (e.g. EWS, Behaviour Support, Youth Offending, Health, Housing, Psychology, etc.)
Agency From To Contact
Please list all other relevant plans attached and/or referred to in this document.
(e.g. CAF, IEP, Risk Assessment, ASSET, Resettlement plan etc.) Date
Attached
()
Please supply any other information you have that may support the pupil’s transition:
Name of person(s) completing this document Date Signature
Name of school / setting:
Camden Centre for Learning
Referral Criteria Checklist
Please complete for following criteria checklist prior to referral
Criteria Yes No Evidence
Available
1. Is there evidence that the student has significant
social, emotional and behavioural needs?
2. Is there evidence of school based intervention
over time ( at least a year) and the impact of these
interventions
3. Has there been a referral/discussion with the
school educational psychologist and has any
advice/intervention been acted upon and the
impact of this reviewed?
4. Has there been discussion/consultation with the
school CAMHS link worker and has their advice
been acted upon?
5. Are there any safeguarding concerns?
If so has the case been discussed with duty and
assessment?
6. If the student is a permanently excluded student
has the student been referred to FAP for
placement in another school?
7. Has consideration been given to the Eversholt
Reach Programme?
8. If the student is statemented has the school
followed SEN processes e.g. called an emergency
review of the statement
9. For students at KS4 has a vocational pathway been
explored as a more appropriate alternative to
exclusion, referral to CCfL.
10. Is the parent in agreement with the referral to
the CCfL?
Appendix 4: CCfL Academic Pupil Information: Key Stage 4
Name of Pupil
Year School
Key Stage 4 Programme
Subjects Examination boards specifications/levels
Current levels
Predicted grade
Coursework completed
Coursework outstanding
Other Vocational Courses Centres attended & contact details
Post 16 Progression Route
Any other Information
If more than one pupil excluded would you recommend could they be educated together or is feasible should they be separated?
Name of Staff Member Completing Form:
Position: Date:
Appendix 5 – Camden Centre for Learning Referral Panel Outcome Letter
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Date: Dear Referral to Camden Centre for Learning Your request for placement at the Camden Centre for Learning was discussed at the panel Meeting on (insert date) Unfortunately the Panel were not able to accept the referral at his time as the student did not meet the following criteria in the Referral Checklist. Please see checklist attached. The Panel have suggested that Or The Panel were able to accept the referral and xxxx will contact you to discuss the next steps If you wish to discuss this referral further please contact xxxx Yours sincerely Jeanette Lowe Director Camden Centre for Learning
Director: Ms Jeanette Lowe
Email: [email protected]
KS3 School Ainsworth way, Off Boundary Road London NW8 0SR Tel: 020 7974 3953 Head of School: Gabriella Thomas
KS4 School Harmood Street
London NW1 8DP Tel: 020 7485 2147
Head of School: Liz Rattue