Admissions
Our students are admitted to Cloughside College after a referral by child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Cloughside College is a hospital school, which means any admissions are controlled by the hospital. Parents and carers cannot apply for a place at this school, as the school is a hospital school that only provides education for young people who are patients. In order to attend the College students must be a patient at Junction 17 CAMHS, Gardener Medium Secure Unit or Hope and Horizon units at Fairfield Hospital.
On entry to Cloughside College all learners will be seen by a senior member of staff who will:
- Carry out an initial interview to find out important information about the young person, e.g. current/last school, favourite subjects, interest areas.
- Give important details about college, e.g. timetable, pastoral group, name of form tutor.
- Your son/daughter will be given a tour of the college.
- Discuss college rules and procedures.
- Provide an opportunity to ask any questions.
Your son/daughter will be treated with respect and care at all times; they will be a very valued member of our College family.
Parents/carers are encouraged to contact Cloughside College if they have any questions. The contact number is 0161 271 0102 or if you wish to email us you can do so via our email address cloughside@bury.gov.uk. Should you wish to visit the College, please ring/email and make an appointment.
Further details on admissions and discharge can be found in our admissions and discharge policy.