Lakeside School is DCSF registered to cater for 26 children, with complex learning and communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. We admit children between the ages of 5 and 11, however, in exceptional circumstances, pupils may continue their education into Years 7 and 8 (up to the age of 13 years).


Admissions Procedure

We have a formal admissions procedure, usually initiated by the local authority.  Informal visits are welcomed by all interested parties.  Please contact the school directly if you would like to arrange a visit.
The local authority will send the child’s statement to the school and the school's admissions panel will identify if our provision meets the child’s needs.
If we are unable to meet a child’s needs we will support the local authority by recommending a provision which is more suitable.
Children who the admissions panel feel meet the admissions criteria will be offered an interview at school.  The Local Authority, parents/guardians and the child will be invited to attend this interview.  The interview, held at the school, will include a tour of school and some informal assessments. 
If the pupil is accepted, a letter will then be sent to the Local Authority offering a place with a possible start date and fees.
Please contact the school for further information. Tel: 0151 4877211 or Email: admin@lakesideschool.uk.com

Range of Needs

Lakeside School caters for a wide range of special educational needs, including the following diagnosed or described conditions:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder including Asperger’s Syndrome
• Dyspraxia
• Oppositional Defiance Disorder
• Tourettes Syndrome
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Attachment Disorders
• Depression
• Phobic Reactions
• Conduct Disorder
• Specific Learning Difficulty i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia
• Language Difficulty
• Pathological Demand Avoidance
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Hearing Impairment
• Visual Impairment
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Muscular Disorders