A Full Pre-Admission Assessmnet with a View to a Placement at Moor House School

You must have this full assessment in order for your child to be considered for entry to Moor House School.

 

Duration:  1.5 days

 

The assessment will include:

 

• A full clinical assessment by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to include:

• Expressive language, including use of grammar and vocabulary
• Receptive language, including understanding of grammar and vocabulary
• Pragmatics/social use of language
• Phonology/speech
• Literacy - phonological awareness
• Informal language assessment, including language sample and interview
• Observation of Communication Skills - nonverbal and verbal.

• Full clinical assessment by an Occupational Therapist to include:

• Visual Perception Assessment
• Gross and fine motor skills Assessment
• Handwriting
• Sensory Processing Screen

• Educational assessment through class placement and feedback from Specialist Teacher
• Structured observation in dining room, playground (by school staff) and after school time - feedback from Residential Child Care Department
• Maths assessment by the Deputy Principal of school
• Literacy assessment by the Deputy Principal

• Discussion with therapist based on Parental Questionnaire previously completed.

• Clinical feedback session with parents, including an explanation of formal assessments and the predicted content of the assessment report
• Multidisciplinary meeting of staff to discuss child's performance against the criteria for entry
• A comprehensive multidisciplinary detailed report including recommendations for educational provision   (suitable for SEN Tribunal purposes)
• Tour of school for pupil and family.

 

Cost:  £1,150