Type of service: Day schools, Outreach - education, Schools

In September 2007 Freemantles moved to a purpose-built school. We have a maximum of 9 children in each group who are supported by a teacher, a welfare assistant and at least 2 learning support assistants (LSAs). We would provide further adult support if needed. We focus on supporting our students to develop their communication, independence, social understanding, emotional wellbeing and academic achievement. We use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH), Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction and Sensory diets as an integrated package of strategies to meet these needs. We use support our students with their learning and behaviour and plan on an individual basis for each child. We also work very closely with our children's parents and wider families. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils following police checks. Other disabilities catered for are autism and associated difficulties. Other extra curriculum catered for are animal care and siblings group.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour