The Local Authority’s Fair Access Protocol is underpinned by monthly In Year Fair Access Panels (IYFAP) for three areas: north, south and west.

The IYFAP process creates a single referral pathway for all schools, academies and stakeholders, so alternative provision and support for vulnerable learners can be quickly accessed, thereby preventing exclusion and non-attendance. Vulnerable learners are not only those who exhibit challenging behaviour, but also students who may have health needs.