SLCN Centre
Specialist centres for Communication and Interaction Needs (SLCN)
We understand that navigating the admissions process for children with special educational needs can be challenging. While we cannot directly advise on placements, we are here to support you throughout this journey. Our team is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all our students.
Surrey County Council leads the admissions process for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) into our SLCN centres. Your SEND Case Officer is your best resource for specific placement advice and to initiate the consultation process. They can guide you through each step and ensure that all necessary information is considered.
Placements for the SLCN centre are allocated based on a formal consultation process. When we receive a consultation from your caseworker, we will read the EHCP and any other paperwork, which can include reports from EP, SALT and OT, thoroughly. This informs us on whether we would be able to meet the needs of your child and offer them the provision they are entitled to. We need all of this information so that we can get a full picture and make an informed decision.
We are not able to advise over the phone as to whether we are the right placement for your child without all of the above information. Please contact your case worker if your child has SLCN centre named in Section I of their EHCP and you would like them to consult with us.
If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Rose for EYFS and KS1, or Mrs Whittick for KS2.