Aims

We are a unique provision in Brighton and Hove that enables children with autism to have access to a specialist teaching environment and resources.  Our aim is for all children to access a mainstream curriculum through both integrated lessons with the main school and small group sessions.  Curriculum based learning runs alongside targeted work on children’s individual communication, social and independent skills.

All children integrate into the main school, with the level of integration determined by the child’s own ability to meaningfully access lessons with their peers.  Our aim is for them to develop to their full potential as individuals, as well as to ensure they experience an age related, broad curriculum that will prepare them for future independence and school participation.

There are two classes - Larks for the younger pupils and Lapwings for the older pupils.

What we are able to offer

• Small classes 
• Specialist teachers and support assistants 
• High staff: Pupil ratio 
• Visual and structured environment, including a sensory room 
• Positive and consistent behaviour strategies, including sensory regulation programmes 
• Individual integration programme into the mainstream classes 
• Time spent on communication, independence, social and behavioural skills 
• Support from Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists
• Access to a mainstream curriculum, both with mainstream peers and within their base class

Admissions to the Autism Provision

Children can be admitted to the unit when a diagnosis of autism is included in their Education Health Care Plan, and the placement is named in their plan. Parents should speak to their case work officers for further support and information.

For more information please contact

Lis Marxen Autism Provision Leader
Telephone: 01273 605700
Visits to the school are welcomed.