Introduction.
The Link School is a Local Authority Maintained Pupil Referral Unit, consisting of two sites. Springwell Dene is a KS1/2/3 provision catering for learners from Reception – Y9 and Pallion, a KS4 provision catering for learners in Y10 and Y11.
Springwell Dene has 99 places commissioned by Together for Children.
Pallion has 90 places commissioned by Together for Children.
These places are for permanently excluded learners or learners on the verge of exclusion.
The Link School also operates two assessment Hubs, one for KS2 based at Hudson Road and one for KS3 based at Oxclose. Each hub is commissioned for 12 places.
Any learner referred should be presenting continuing, concerning, challenging behaviour and they will have received substantial interventive actions from within their Mainstream schools, involving and following advice from external agencies.
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Link School Springwell Dene
Swindon Road, Springwell, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR3 4EE
Tel: 0191 561 5777
Email: caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Link School Pallion
Waverley Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 561 4777
Email: anita.blakeman@schools.sunderland.gov.uk