Places at Ridgewood Community High School are commissioned and allocated by Lancashire County Council (LCC) through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. Ridgewood cannot offer places directly to parents or carers.
If you believe your child may require a special school placement, you should discuss their needs with your child’s current school, SENCO, or Lancashire County Council’s SEND Team. Where appropriate, an EHCP assessment may be requested or, if your child already has an EHCP, their placement may be reviewed.
As part of the consultation process, Lancashire County Council will identify and consult with suitable special schools. Ridgewood will review the information provided and consider whether the school can meet your child’s identified needs and deliver the provision outlined in their EHCP. Families may also be invited to visit the school as part of the consultation process.
Please note: A placement at Ridgewood is subject to Lancashire County Council naming the school in a child’s EHCP, the school’s ability to meet the child’s needs, and the availability of places within the relevant year group.