Common use of REFERRAL AND INDUCTION PROCESS Clause in Contracts

REFERRAL AND INDUCTION PROCESS. 2.1. The Parties agree that wherever possible the Provider’s full referral process will be followed. This consists of * The Commissioner completing and submitting the Provider’s referral form before an initial meeting date is decided. * The Provider convening a meeting with the Commissioner, the student, the students’ parents/carers, relevant commissioner’s personnel and other relevant professionals, subject to the Provider being confident that it can meet the needs of the student as communicated in the submitted referral form. * The Provider issuing all successful students two induction mornings to carry out any further assessments of the student’s needs, including risk assessments. 2.2. The Parties agree that there may be some referrals where the Provider believes that the risk factors involved are beyond the Provider’s ability to adequately provide for. A decision by the Provider to refuse a referral is subject to the terms of the Provider’s Referrals & Admissions Policy and discussion with the Commissioner. 2.3. The Provider aims to respond to a submitted initial referral form within five working days, and whenever possible to complete the full referral and induction process within 10 working days of initial referral. 2.4. The Commissioner accepts that there is a six-week induction period to ensure the suitability of the commissioned place in meeting the individual needs of the student. Any issues or concerns that arise during the induction period will be discussed in full with the Commissioner.