The Fermain Academy will be run in accordance with all equalities law. It will admit students aged between 13 and 16 years who have been referred to the schools. In the final summer half-term we may enroll to take year 8 students (12 years of age) that will be referred in September to provide a longer transition and allow for a more successful integration in the new academic year. All referrals of this type will be in discussion with the school principal
The Fermain Academy does not accept applications from parents/carers or self-referrals from potential students.
Students are likely, but not exclusively, to have experienced school attendance issues and social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. Students who will benefit from a placement at The Fermain Academy are likely to fall into the following categories:-
Criteria
- Students who have come into contact with several support agencies
- Students who have had or having little success in the formal education system
- Students who have had, or are at risk of having a fixed term or permanent exclusion
- Students who have social and emotional issues which are impacting on their education
- Students who have been bullied, or have bullied others
- Students who have had patterns of poor school attendance and cannot re-establish consistent attendance at their mainstream setting
- Students who are disadvantaged and vulnerable due to a range of social circumstances (e.g. families experiencing risks such as poverty, substance misuse, mental health issues)
- Students who require Day 6 provision
