Type of service: Day schools, Schools

This is a primary special Local Authority (LA) school for severe and complex needs. Pupils with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are taught in ASD groups using the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren (TEACCH) system and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). When appropriate they are moved into core groups. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. These pupils requiring work experience of pupils with special needs as part of their training.

Aimed at: Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability