Admissions to The Rainbow Base follow Liverpool Local Authority’s procedures for placement in specialist SEND provisions. The Rainbow Base is designated for pupils with Communication and Interaction difficulties (CI) and /or Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) whose needs cannot be fully met within a mainstream setting, even with additional support.

Placement decisions are made by Liverpool Local Authority through the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process. Being part of our mainstream does not guarantee a place in The Rainbow Base. All admissions are based on:

• A current EHCP identifying CI and/or ASC as the primary area of need.
   

• Evidence that a specialist setting is required to meet the child’s learning, communication, sensory and developmental needs.
   

• Consultation between the Local Authority, parents/carers, and the school to ensure The Rainbow Base is a suitable and appropriate provision.
   

The school does not directly manage its own admissions. All referrals and placements must be agreed and coordinated by Liverpool Local Authority SEND Services.