Type of service: Assessment, Day schools, Schools

The name of the classes for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders are Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren (TEACCH) classes. The classes in the school are organised according to appropriate learning environments. Pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are educated in TEACCH structured classes and are encouraged to move into mixed groups when appropriate and pupils are deemed able to cope in a less structured environment. School staff are given regular training on TEACCH and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and there is a School-Home Integration Project (SHIP) for parents requiring support. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. Behaviour management plans and risk assessments are read prior to contact. This is an all age maintained special school catering for pupils with a wide range of needs.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disability