Admissions

Pupil referral Unit (PRU)

Danesgate Community is a Pupil referral unit for pupils who live in York. Admissions to Danesgate Community PRU is accessed and funded by the City of York local authority through the fair access meeting (FAM).

 

Students with an EHCP:

If your child lives and attends another school in York (either primary or secondary) an application for a place at Danesgate Community will usually be made following your child’s annual review or Education, Health and Care Plan meeting: reviewing how your child’s needs are being met at their current education provision. Applications to Danesgate Community can be made at any time; it is recommended that you discuss your interest in Danesgate Community with the SENCo in your child’s school and your SEN link worker at City of York SEN services.

To discuss your application with the local authority or for further information please contact:

SEN Department
West Offices
Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA

Tel: 01904 554302

Email: [email protected]

If you are interested in your child attending Danesgate Community please contact the school for further information. A member of staff will be happy to discuss our provision. We hope that the following general advice will be useful.

 

Students with an EHCP, If You Live Outside of York:

If you live outside of York an application for a place at Danesgate Community must be discussed with the SEN services department in your home local authority. This can take place following your child’s annual review meeting or Education and Health Care Plan meeting. Please speak to the SENCo in your child’s school.

If your local authority agrees to support your request for a place at Danesgate Community your home local authority will contact the SEN Department at York. The allocation of places will then be considered by the Headteacher at Danesgate Community in consultation with SEN Services at the  City of York SEN Department.

If you are interested in your child attending Danesgate Community please contact the school for further information. A member of staff will be happy to discuss our provision. We hope that the following general advice will be useful.

The contact details for Local regions are:

The Pupil and Parents Officer

Selby Local Education Office
2 Abbey Yard
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4PS

Tel : 08450 349 465

 

The Pupil and Parents Officer

Harrogate Local Education Office
Ainsty Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 4XU

Tel : 08450 349 467

 

The Pupil and Parents Officer

Scarborough/Ryedale Education Office
Valley Bridge Parade
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 2PG

Tel : 08450 349 400

 

Northallerton Local Education Office
121 -123 High Street
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8PQ

Tel : 08450 349 468

 

The contact details for East Riding of Yorkshire Council are:

Special Educational Needs Support Service (SENSS)
County Hall,
Beverley,
HU17 9BA

Tel: 01482 392180