Kingspark School
Main information
Type of service: Day schools, Schools
Service URL: http://kingspark.ea.dundeecity.sch.uk
Kingspark School has approximately 180 pupils, aged between five and eighteen years. All of the pupils have learning difficulties and many have additional physical disabilities or medical problems. The main catchment area for the school is the City of Dundee, but pupils also attend from Angus and from Perth. The Enhanced Support Area (ESA) of the school consists of 11 classes which cater for the needs of pupils with social and communication disorders / autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The classrooms have structured settings which provide pupils with visual clues to enable their understanding and to help them make sense of their environment. Each classroom has designated areas for specific tasks with clear boundaries, and materials are easily accessible to encourage independence. The ESA curriculum has a specific focus on personal and social skills, communication skills, skills for independent living, self-care skills, leisure skills and integrative activities. There are two main recommended approaches through which the curriculum is delivered, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH).
Eligibility
Age: From age 5 to 18
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Covers: Angus, Dundee City, Perth and Kinross
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Accreditation
Level: NAS Autism Accreditation - Accredited
Year: 2018
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Dundee City Council
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