Type of service: Day schools, Outreach - education, Schools

Service URL: http://www.longfieldacademy.org

The name of the unit for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is The Spectrum Centre. There is a Unit on the site of the mainstream, mixed and comprehensive school. The school emphasises integration and inclusion. There is a high staff ratio and all staff have formal autism specific training. Integration is on an individual basis. Pupils must have a statement of special educational needs (SEN) indicating primary need is an ASD. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. The school provides training for local schools. This consists of ASD Awareness training for Kent County Council (KCC) schools and for parents; bespoke ASD training packages for KCC schools; and contributions to KCC ASD Core Training.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements