Admissions

The Whitehouse is a specialist provision for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The Whitehouse admits children who have been permanently excluded, or who are at risk of permanent exclusion, from primary schools in Hull and the surrounding areas. We are an inclusive service, and our aim is either to reintegrate pupils successfully back into mainstream education (following a six-week assessment place) or to signpost them to the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Excluded children are admitted on the sixth school day after exclusion from their mainstream school.

Re-integration

We strive to reintegrate excluded pupils back into a mainstream school within six weeks. Parents and carers are supported in choosing a school through the Local Authority’s Fair Access Panel.

Admission Numbers

The Whitehouse is commissioned by the Local Authority to provide 41 primary alternative provision places.

Accessing Support

Schools can access support from the Steps to Success outreach team by completing a referral form, available on the Outreach page.

  • Steps to Success is the first stage of intervention.

  • If pupils require further support, cases will be escalated to the Fair Access Panel (FAP) using the Local Authority’s pupil passport document.

  • Parental consent (in writing) is required, and parents’/carers’ views are always welcomed.

  • The passport is allocated to the next FAP meeting, which takes place fortnightly.

After a Referral

Once a referral is made:

  • A member of the Steps to Success team will visit the school to observe the child and speak with staff.

  • A report is written up based on the observation and discussion.

  • The school is notified of the decision by letter.

Transport

If a pupil is offered a place at The Whitehouse, transport may be arranged to bring them to and from the PRU. This is the responsibility of the mainstream school, who will support parents/carers in finding the best option. Parents/carers may also choose to transport their child themselves.

Permanent Exclusions

If a pupil is permanently excluded from a mainstream school, the school will notify the Local Authority. The pupil will then receive their education at The Whitehouse while decisions are made about their future education.

Capacity

On occasions where the PRU has reached capacity, The Whitehouse will work closely with the Local Authority to provide suitable alternative education provision.

Early Years Provision

The PRU currently provides education for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Outreach support for Early Years pupils is available through the Steps to Success team.

Funding

Placements at The Whitehouse are funded by the Local Authority through the Fair Access Panel.

“Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a calm and friendly environment where pupils are happy and feel safe.”

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“Staff know the pupils well, and pupils respond positively to these strong relationships.”

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“Parents comment that their children’s behaviour improves significantly after joining the school.”

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“Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to each other, creating a calm and focused learning environment.”

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“By the time a pupil leaves the school, they are well prepared for either mainstream school or specialist provision.”

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“Teachers have high aspirations for their pupils, and pupils work hard to achieve them.”

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“Leaders, staff, and governors are ambitious for pupils to achieve their full potential.”

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“Teachers skilfully support pupils’ specific special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).”

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“Pupils learn to read with confidence and can explain past events and infer what might happen next in a story.”

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“Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that broaden their learning, including drama, cheerleading, and school trips.”

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“The school has systems in place to track individual pupils’ progress, ensuring they are continually challenged.”

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“Classrooms and corridors are calm, with pupils showing respect to their peers, teachers, and visitors.”

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“Teachers help pupils anticipate when they might become angry, improving their ability to manage their emotions.”

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“Staff feel valued and proud to work at the school, receiving strong support from senior leaders.”

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“The governing body and the wider academy trust are ambitious for the school, ensuring both staff and pupils are well-supported.”

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