AP referrals in Trafford
Who to involve, what to share in an initial enquiry and what should be agreed before a placement starts. Useful for parents, school staff and local-authority referrers.
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Useful information, all in one place
Use these guides to understand the next step, check the relevant dates and prepare questions for the right people. Essential information is available here in readable pages, with source links where arrangements are set by schools or public bodies.
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AP referrals, education otherwise than at school and entrance admissions involve different decisions and responsibilities. These guides separate the steps and point you towards the people or official information that can answer the next question.
Information booklets and session details
Our information booklets explain general tuition, Alternative Provision for families and professionals, and entrance-exam preparation. The website summarises the main service information so you can read it without opening a document.
Contact the office for the current booklet and timetable relevant to your enquiry. Published examples do not guarantee a place in a particular group. Staff will confirm availability, the suitable format and the arrangements that apply to your child or proposed placement.
Some supplied brochures include full price tables. This website publishes the drop-in starting price and payment information, while the office provides the current fees for the recommended service. That helps you understand the proposed arrangement rather than compare unlike sessions by a headline figure.
Dates need the right context
Our AP term calendar is separate from general tuition's annual subscription arrangements. Check which service you are using before assuming a holiday or closure applies. A learner's own AP attendance pattern is agreed individually within the programme.
For entrance exams, the important year is the child's intended Year 7 entry, not simply the year they are currently in. Official school information sets registration and admissions requirements. Our guidance links to those sources and shows when the information was checked.
Brochures & documents
A few useful answers
Your questions, answered.
Can I read the main information without downloading a PDF?
Yes. The service, AP, fees and guidance pages explain the main information directly on the website. If you need a particular document or another format, contact the office and explain what would be helpful.
Are timetable examples a list of available places?
No. They describe the programme or published session pattern. Availability changes and the proposed session also needs to suit the learner. Staff will confirm current options before an appointment or regular booking is agreed.
Which dates should a tuition family use?
Ask about the calendar for the specific tuition service. The AP term dates concern Alternative Provision, while regular tuition uses its own arrangements. Contact the office if a bank holiday, absence or change affects a booked session.
Can schools request commissioning documents?
Yes. Tell the office which policies or information your process requires. Staff can direct the request to the relevant person and confirm current versions. General public guides do not replace the checks needed for a particular placement.
Who decides entrance-test registration deadlines?
The relevant school or appointed provider publishes the official requirements. Use its current admissions information and keep registration separate from tuition or mock bookings. Check each school being considered rather than assume one process covers every route.
Need a particular document or answer?
Tell us what you are looking for and the office will point you towards the relevant information.