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Sandside Lodge School

Main information

Type of service: Day schools, Schools

The school meets the needs of pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) including autism. Currently over 30% of pupils have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pupils with ASD are pastorally based in mixed Key Stage groups, and for their taught curriculum some learning takes place in their pastoral group and some in specific needs based groups. There is provision for pupils who require 1 to 1 support for education and acre, and the school provides access to specific programmes, such as sensory integration and Picture Exchange communication System (PECS) to support pupils learning.

Eligibility

Age: From age 2 to 19

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Accreditation

Level: NAS Autism Accreditation - Accredited

Year: 2019

Provided by

Cumbria County Council

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Susan M Gill - Head Teacher

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01229 588825, 01229 586453

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admin@sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk

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