Type of service: Assessment, Day schools, Nursery and pre-schools, Outreach - education, Schools

The name of the provision for pupils with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the Tyssen Autism Resourced Provision (ARP). At the Tyssen Autism Resource Provision, we aim to: view and know each child firstly as an individual, secondly as someone who has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); provide a calm, safe and secure autism-friendly environment which allows each child the best opportunity for learning and enjoying school life; respect and work with the autism of each child, recognising this as part of their individuality. We view their autism characteristics positively, and as keys to their learning potential; use strategies with pupils which will enhance their communication, social skills, flexibility and independence; maximise the involvement of parents, carers and families in their child's development at school; provide opportunities for increasing each child's inclusion in their mainstream classroom. We value learning outside the classroom, through educational and functional community visits; provide consistent, high expectations for learning and behaviour; and ensure that inclusion is measured and suited to each child's individual needs. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. The school uses the Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) framework. Respite services are open to pupils outside the school. Other interventions offered by the school are the 'I am special' programme and Talking mats.

Aimed at: Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability