School Search & Placement Assistance

Helping Families Navigate Educational Pathways With Confidence

Choosing the right school is rarely a straightforward decision, particularly when a child has additional learning or support needs. Families are often required to balance academic expectations, emotional wellbeing, available support, and long term outcomes, all while navigating complex systems and limited clarity. At ABA ConnectEd, our role is to bring structure, professional insight, and reassurance to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process.

Our involvement spans the full journey, from early exploration through to successful placement. Rather than starting with schools, we start with the child. By developing a clear understanding of learning style, behavioural needs, communication profile, and future goals, we are able to narrow the search to environments that are genuinely suitable. This reduces trial and error and helps families focus their time and energy on options that are realistic and aligned with their child’s development.

Professional Liaison and Placement Planning

Once potential settings have been identified, we work directly with schools, SEN teams, and relevant professionals to support informed placement decisions. Our team contributes to discussions around provision, support structures, and reasonable adjustments, helping ensure that expectations are clear on all sides. This collaborative approach supports transparency and increases the likelihood that the chosen placement can meet the child’s needs effectively.

Throughout this process, families are supported with practical guidance and professional insight, including

• Understanding differences between types of educational provision

• Preparing for school meetings and discussions

• Clarifying support expectations within the school environment

Supporting Transition Beyond Placement

Our support does not end once a school place is secured. Transitions can be challenging, particularly when environments, routines, and expectations change. We focus on ensuring continuity and preparedness by supporting information sharing and early planning. This helps schools establish appropriate support from the outset and allows children to settle with greater confidence.

By combining child centred insight with professional collaboration, ABA ConnectEd supports families in securing educational placements that are not only appropriate on paper, but supportive in practice. Our approach prioritises long term success, emotional wellbeing, and stability, ensuring that children are placed in environments where they are positioned to learn, grow, and thrive.