Referrals
Find out how to make a referral to Maypole Farm - who can refer, what the referrals process involves, and what happens after you get in touch.
A clear, straightforward process
Referrals to Maypole Farm do not need to be complicated. We want to make it as easy as possible.
Who can make a referral?
- Local authorities
- Schools & SENDCo's
- Social workers
- Virtual School Heads
- Other professionals
- Parents & carers
The referrals process - step by step
- 1Make an initial enquiry
- 2We review and respond
- 3Visit the farm
- 4Funding confirmed
- 5Place confirmed and plan agreed
- 6Gradual start
Referrals criteria overview
We consider young people for a place at Maypole Farm where:
- They are aged approximately 3-25
- Mainstream education is not currently meeting their needs or is not accessible to them
- The young person and parents/carers are open to exploring the placement
- Maypole Farm is deemed a suitable environment