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Autism Service Directory

The Lion Works School

Main information

Service categories: Schools and education providers

Autism friendly award URL: https://www.thelionworksschool.org/

The Lion Works School is an independent specialist school. We are a unique, progressive and inspirational place that welcomes students who have autism or who present with needs that makes our specialised approach appropriate for them.

The student is at the centre of everything we do and every decision we make. We offer no quick fixes or false promises. Instead we offer support, understanding, space, patience, care, attention and passion for what our students can achieve.

We also offer a pathway for children and young people who have been absent from school for long periods due to emotional or mental health difficulties (EBSA).

Eligibility

Age: From age 11 to 16

Referral Sources: Education

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: The school follows the National Autistic Society's SPELL framework and has SPELL accredited trainers.

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