The Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils

 
Application Form for Registration and Re-Registration
 
Please click on the Proforma link opposite to download. The Proforma then needs to be completed and returned via e.mail to CReSTeD. Download
Proforma

 

 

Guidelines for completion of application form

 

The form is designed for initial use by the school applying for registration, with subsequent completion by the consultant after the visit has been made.  Please use these guidelines to assist with completing the relevant parts of the form.   

Please do not exceed a maximum of 10 pages when completing this form.

Schools are asked to complete the form digitally and return to the Administrator by email, with a signed hard copy, the completed checklist and requested documentation returned by post.

Please note that it is essential for the cost-effective operation of visits that all points are responded to in full.  For example, please do not answer ‘Refer to prospectus’.   By filling in the form digitally, schools can ‘cut and paste’ from their own documentation.  Full information will enable CReSTeD to keep costs down for the schools.  Forms that have not been completed adequately will be returned to schools.

Schools are asked to send all the requested documents at least days in advance of the visit.  CReSTeD wishes to assure schools that all information received will be treated in complete confidence by CReSTeD and the consultants contracted to carry out the visit.

The form is set up so that responses may be made in the grey sections which will expand according to the amount of information you enter.  The grey colour will not show up on the printed document.  Points in italics are for completion by CReSTeD consultants.  Consultants are not obliged to make comments, but space is available if required.

At the beginning of the form, please indicate whether you are applying for a new registration or re-registration, with category applied for (if known), or re-registration with current and requested category.

1, 2

Date of visit and consultant’s name for completion by consultant.

3.

b.

Please give title used, eg Head, Principal.

 

c.

Please give title used, eg SENCO, Head of Special Needs.

4.

b.

Status - eg Charitable / LEA / Proprietary.

 

c.

Please give dates of the most recent Ofsted / ISI and CSCI (or similar) inspections, enclosing photocopies of the reports. 

 

d.

Please state membership of any relevant body, eg HMC, ISC.

 

e.

Accepted age range – this refers to the age range accepted in the school, not the actual age range at the time of application.  
Consultants should enquire about the turnover of pupils at the school, and if this appears high, the reasons.

 

f.

This refers to the whole school, not just with regard to dyslexic pupils.

 

g.

Please give details of type of buildings, sports facilities, acreage etc.
Consultant:  Please comment on maintenance standards, etc.

 

h.

Include house system structure and principles, eg individual focus on each child.
Consultant:  Please meet with Head of Care.

5.

For completion by consultants only:  please comment on each document.  Please look in general at website content.

6.

a.

The school should enter details of qualifications of learning support staff.  Include the Awarding body.   The school may wish to include details of on-going training.  Please complete carefully as this item is frequently completed incorrectly, presenting problems and delays in registration.   However please just list qualifications (not abbreviated CVs!).
Consultants should ask to see at least some certificates (originals, not copies)

d. Consultants should particularly look for evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development and the outcomes that impact on the provision for dyslexic pupils.

8.

b.

Please give details of school policy or practice regarding the National Curriculum.  Consultants: please use Lesson Check List.

9.

a.

Please explain how these are monitored.

 

b.

Please enclose two examples.

 

c.

Include details of tests used and monitoring procedures.

 

d.

In the Key Stage 2 & 3 sections, A/D = percentage absent or disapplied.  Please give any other information that may be relevant, eg Common Entrance, GNVQ etc.

 

e.

Give details relating to internal and external examinations.

 

f.

Consultants – Ask at least three pupils, of different year groups.

12.

Schools must provide a list of parents of all dyslexic pupils.  Twelve names will be selected at random by the Consultant who will ask for contact telephone numbers prior to the visit.  A letter from CReSTeD explaining the visit process is available to send to parents whose agreement should be obtained prior to providing their telephone numbers.  
Consultants: please contact six parents and comment on their responses.

 

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CReSTeD Registered office:

Greygarth, Littleworth, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5BT England

Tel: 01242 604852

Email: crested@crested.org.uk

Administrator: Christine Hancock

Registered Charity No. 1052103