The school will admit a young person where the school is named in Section I of the young person’s Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Prior to naming the school in Section I, a Local Authority must consult with the school in line its statutory obligations. Places will usually be taken up at the start of the school year, though by agreement with a headteacher, places can be accessed at any time of the year.  Admissions are generally only agreed if an EHCP has been completed and the needs of the child have been clearly defined in line with the school’s designation.