Referrals

How to refer to the Boxing Academy

The Boxing Academy provides places for students who are outside of mainstream education. The school’s capacity is up to 48 students in Key Stages 3 & 4; Years 8-11 only. Students are referred by schools and local education authorities from across London.

The Boxing Academy does not offer short-term or respite placements. KS3 (Years 8 & 9) students who are dual registered have the right to be considered for reintegration to mainstream at the end of Year 9. Students in KS4 will complete their GCSEs at the Academy before continuing their educational journey in further education or employment.

Please note that we are unable to accept referrals from parents directly. While we welcome contact with interested parents, only schools or local authorities can commission placements.

The full admissions policy is available on our website. The Funding Agreement between the Boxing Academy Trust and the Department for Education can be downloaded from our governance pages.

Admission Arrangements
Children and young people aged 12-16 can obtain a placement at the Boxing Academy following a referral by a local authority, or from a maintained school/academy, and will be dual registered at Boxing Academy and at the referring school.

If a child has an EHCP then, after a successful six-week trial, the expectation is that the BA would be named on the EHCP and they would transfer to the Boxing Academy roll.

Students referred from a local authority (for example those with an EHCP or who do not have a mainstream school place) will be single registered at the Boxing Academy.

The student will be invited to Boxing Academy for interview with parent/carer. If the student is offered a place, the commissioner will complete all parts of the referral form and agree an SLA with the Boxing Academy to secure the placement. It should be noted that children who have an Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP) which names the Boxing Academy will be allocated places in the first instance.

Commissioning Procedures
To provide the student with the best possible chance to integrate well we have a transparent commissioning process with clearly defined stages to ensure a successful transition into the Boxing Academy. They are:

a rigorous consultation process, including an interview, that includes the Academy SLT, representatives from the host school, local authority, parents / carers and other relevant organisations as appropriate.
the host school and / or local authority provides all existing and available student records, related academic performance data and statutory records, e.g. attainment at KS2 and KS3, attendance, behaviour, SEN, and exclusion records.
a detailed induction with the student to spell out the expectations of the Academy in terms of behaviour, attitudes and attendance.
a temporary placement period of six weeks so that the suitability of the placement can be assessed.
allocation of a pod leader who will provide ongoing support and challenge throughout their placement with us.

If you wish to refer a student please email [email protected]