Who are we and what do we do?
Our unique approach seeks to ensure students feel safe, secure, not-judged, accepted and understood. Our schools caters for young people with complex needs that are likely to have a diagnosis of highly functioning autism.
Our aim is for our students to build up self-esteem and attain nationally recognised qualifications which will provide a pathway to apprenticeships and adult employment and integration into community life. We are able to transform the lives of young people, encouraging positive relationships with a high emphasis on life enriching opportunities and activities, and developing strategies to help them to navigate their way through life situations.
Our vision
Our vision is to help children and young people to develop their social, independence and education skills so they can fulfil their aspirations and potential. We offer a range of bespoke high quality educational care for young people within a safe and homely environment and has been specifically designed to support individuals in leading active and independent lives.
We empower and inspire young people to make the right choices in pursuit of their passion and happiness, through a broad and bespoke curriculum. With dedicated staff, a unique approach and purpose-built facilities; we provide a supportive, safe and happy environment where all young people make progress regardless of ability level.
Presenting needs
Typically, our young people present with the following kinds of behaviours:
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ASC
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High anxiety
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Social vulnerability
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Reluctance to engage - barriers to learning
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School Phobia
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Difficulty building and sustaining relationships
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Academically able with gaps in prior learning
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Sensory processing needs
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Speech, language and communications needs
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Mood disorders or low resilience
