A clear pathway to understanding what comes next.
Every young person referred to Eden House is considered individually. Our referral process helps us understand the young person’s circumstances, educational needs, strengths and support requirements before a placement pathway is agreed.
Begin with a professional conversation.
Referrals can be discussed with Eden House when a young person may benefit from a personalised Alternative Provision pathway. We encourage schools and professionals to contact us to discuss the young person’s circumstances before a placement is agreed.
Who can make contact?
We work with schools, local authorities and relevant professionals to understand whether Eden House may be an appropriate pathway for an individual young person.
Schools & academies
Mainstream schools, academies and multi-academy trusts can discuss potential referrals.
Local authorities
Local authorities and relevant professionals can also make contact regarding a potential placement.
Parents & carers
Parents and carers should normally speak with the young person’s school or relevant professional in the first instance.
Individual consideration
Suitability is considered individually and a referral does not automatically result in acceptance.
Eden House considers the information available, the young person’s circumstances and whether the provision can be appropriately supported before a placement pathway is agreed.
Five steps from initial discussion to review.
The process is designed to gather the information needed to understand suitability before a placement is agreed.
Referral
Initial contact and discussion about the young person’s circumstances.
Information Gathering
Relevant educational, SEND, safeguarding and professional information is gathered.
Screening & Suitability
Information is reviewed to understand whether Eden House may be appropriate.
Placement Planning
Where appropriate, a placement pathway is planned around the young person’s needs.
Review & Next Steps
Progress and support are reviewed and future steps considered.
The process is not based on a simple checklist. Eden House considers the young person’s individual circumstances, needs, support requirements and whether the proposed placement can be safely and appropriately supported.
Referral & Information Gathering
Eden House gathers the information needed to understand the young person’s current circumstances and educational starting point.
- Referral information and educational history
- Academic starting points and current engagement
- Existing assessments and relevant professional information
- SEND information and identified support needs
- Safeguarding and relevant risk information
- Information from the referring school and professionals
Screening & Suitability
The information provided is reviewed as part of Eden House’s referral screening and suitability process.
- Individual needs and circumstances
- Academic starting points and educational barriers
- SEND, SEMH, behaviour and emotional regulation needs where relevant
- Safeguarding and risk information
- Support required to access and engage with education
- Whether the proposed placement can be appropriately supported
Agreeing an appropriate placement pathway.
Where Eden House is considered appropriate, the next step is to agree a placement pathway around the young person’s needs. This includes establishing the purpose of the placement, key priorities, timetable and support.
Reviewing progress and planning what comes next.
Progress is reviewed throughout the placement. Reviews help Eden House and the relevant adults and professionals understand what is working, what progress has been made, what barriers remain and whether the placement or support needs to change.
Not sure whether Eden House is the right pathway?
The first step is a professional conversation. Contact Eden House to discuss the young person’s circumstances and understand the information needed to consider a potential placement.
Referral Journey
A clear process for understanding suitability and planning appropriate next steps.
Start the Referral Process
Use this form to make an initial enquiry about a potential placement or referral. Please provide the information requested below. The Eden House team can advise you about next steps.