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

25 per cent of pupils who attend Wood Bank have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The staff are highly skilled and experienced which has allowed us to create an 'autism friendly' school. Children with ASD are, therefore, included in generic classes where specific strategies/approaches and an appropriate environment supports their learning. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils with enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosures and with empathy for the needs of our pupils. The school uses the Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) framework.

Aimed at: Child

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability