Type of service: Day schools, Schools

Service URL: http://www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk

The Abbey Autism Centre contains specialist provision for 32 students on the autism spectrum. Within this provision each student has an Educational Statement, whose primary need is identified as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Students are supported by specialist staff within the provision which composes of three classrooms, a quiet room which students can use, and a speech and language room. It also has a small kitchen area within one of the classrooms to support the development of life skills. Students are able to use their own open space, separate from the main school playground. Year 7 students are based within the provision for all tutor activities whilst students in other years access main school tutor groups if considered appropriate. Students can choose to access our own social area at break and lunch or if appropriate use main school facilities. All students access the main school for most lessons. Within the centre we offer a programme of life skills and social skills along with access to our speech and language therapist who works within the centre two days a week. The aim is to enable each student to integrate main school lessons full time and to study the full range of Key Stage 3 (KS3) and KS4 examination courses and enrichment activities. Each student has a carefully personalised timetable which takes account of their individual needs, but has a significant level of challenge built within it.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements