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Thames Valley School

Welcome to Thames Valley School

Thames Valley School helps autistic students build on their strengths, learning, confidence and enjoyment. Our aim is to respond to the needs of each of our students, helping them to grow in confidence and achieve.

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Term dates

Download our school calendars to find out about upcoming term dates, staff training days and school holidays.

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Curriculum

We deliver a personalised curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student.

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Our school policies

Our policies and procedures set out how we work with you and your child.

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Our mission, vision and values

The purpose of our school is to help prepare young people to make a successful transition into adulthood with the confidence and the necessary skills to live as independently as possible and participate in their local community.

Mission

The mission for our students is to provide them with both an education and environment which are safe, respectful and inspiring.

Vision

Thames Valley School's vision is to prepare our learners for life beyond school through specialist education that works for autistic children and young people.

Values

Whilst the mission and vision of the school are uniquely our own, we share the values of the National Autistic Society.

Our admissions process

Step one

If you are interested in your child attending Thames Valley School, the first stage is to contact your local authority and indicate your preferences for Thames Valley School.

Step two

All students must have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP, formerly a Statement of Special Educational Needs) that refers to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Step three

If you are working with a child for whom Thames Valley School might be suitable, we recommend that you contact us for an initial conversation about the child’s needs and the services we offer.

Admissions process

What to do next?

Autism specialist for students in Reading aged 5-16. To learn more about our school, understand our referrals process or simply ask a few questions please get in touch.

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