ADMISSION TO MOTHER OF FAIR LOVE

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Mother of Fair Love School is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Bishop of Ossory. Students are accepted into the school on the understanding that there is a recognition of the Catholic ethos of the school and an acceptance of its right to provide an education and engage in activities that reflect this ethos. The Board of Management reserves the right to refuse entry to an applicant if it considers that acceptance of such an application might be detrimental to the welfare of the applicant, to other students in the school, or the school community.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

1. Assessment

a. Students seeking admission to Mother of Fair Love School have to be first assessed by a psychologist - usually Valarie Graham of Carlow/Kilkenny Community Care Psychology Team (S.E.H.B.).

b. Following the assessment the psychologist will discuss with the student's parents/guardians the appropriate educational placement for their son/daughter/guardian.

2. Referral

a. When a place is being sought in Mother of Fair Love School the psychologist will, with the consent of the parents or guardians, refer the student to Mother of Fair Love School using the standard Referral Form.

b. A referral for admission to Mother of Fair Love School will normally be expected to be received by end of April for the following school year.

c. The Principal of Mother of Fair Love School will consider this referral and process it if it is felt that Mother of Fair Love School can meet the needs of the referred student.

3. Application

a. The referred students and his/her parents or guardian will be invited to visit the school for interview during May/June.

b. If applicant, together with his/her parents or guardians and the Principal of Mother of Fair Love School are satisfied that Mother of Fair Love School can meet the needs of the applicant then the parents/guardians will formally sign the school's Application Form.

c. Principal will then seek the sanction of the DES school's inspector to admit the applicant to Mother of Fair Love School.

d. Principal will apply for school transport if it is required.

e. Principal will then, all being in order, write to parents/guardians confirming a placement in Mother of Fair Love School and indicating the starting date and time.