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The Autism Advisory Service supports Local Authority mainstream schools and academies in managing the learning, behaviour and social skills needs of autistic pupils.

The  work may include: 

  • Providing support and guidance for staff working with autistic pupils
  • Providing training and development for staff, delivered centrally and also in schools
  • Undertaking observation of pupils within their setting
  • Providing written reports and information
  • Support in developing self help strategies for pupils and also for staff.

Activity Period

Term time, Monday to Friday

Is referral required?

Yes

Referral and Availability Notes

Diagnosis paperwork is required to access this service.

Local Offer

  • General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues

    Please feel free to contact us in advance to discuss and specific needs.

  • General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc

    There are 3 criteria for involvement of the service:

    1. Pupils must have a diagnosis of Autism / Condition detailed in a full diagnostic report from a suitably qualified clinician

    2. Pupils must:

    Either attend a mainstream Local Authority or academy setting in West Berkshire

    Or attend such a setting in another Local Authority and live in West Berkshire

    3. Pupils must be aged between 5 and 18 years (although on occasion the service makes visits to children aged 4 when a Early Development and Inclusion Team Advisory Teacher is not involved with the child).

    Some pupils with Autism may be referred to the Specialist Inclusion Support Service. To meet the criteria for this service the pupil must also have significant learning difficulties and be performing at a level significantly below that expected for the age of the pupil.

  • General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process

    There is no referral form for the Service.

    Diagnostic paperwork can be sent to the service by diagnosers themselves, or by the school attended by the pupil. Autism Advisory Teachers make visits to school settings. The pupil’s school is responsible for ensuring parental permission is given for the service to become involved, and also for ensuring parents and pupils are informed of all visits prior to the visits taking place.

  • General 4 What is your service standard for responding to referrals / accessing services, include timescales for responding to referrals and accessing services

    Initial visits to schools are made during the term after diagnostic paperwork is received.

  • General 5 Who provides / funds your service

    Local Authority

  • General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service

    No

  • General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure

    Initial concerns can be raised directly with the Advisory Teacher, or can also be raised with the Learning Support Services Manager, Karen Bartlett karen.bartlett1@westberks.gov.uk

    West Berkshire Council also has a formal complaints procedure.

  • General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service

    All staff are DBS checked and attend regular training on safeguarding

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Contact details

  • Name: West Berkshire Council Provision
  • Address: Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD

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