Autism Resource Provision – Theale Green School

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Resources The Resource caters for children with a diagnosis of ASD, which has a significant impact on the pupil’s learning and development. The need should be such that students require specialised adult support in order to access the curriculum, and for the pupil to make academic and developmental progress. The ASD Resource can cater for pupils who meet the following criteria: • Meet the LA’s statutory assessment criteria for an Education, Health and Care Plan with a Primary Need of Autistic Spectrum Disorder • Have a diagnosis of ASD which has a significant impact on learning and development • Have ASD and associated difficulties which affect access to the curriculum and require specialist teaching or support, including a high level of anxiety, extreme lack of flexibility, significant difficulties with social communication, or a high level of sensory integration difficulties • Have a level of ability within the range expected in a mainstream school • Have sufficient language ability to access the mainstream curriculum • Can access the mainstream curriculum but may need it presented in a highly specialised and flexible way and with opportunities for consolidation • Require intensive, specialist teaching and support to achieve the outcomes identified within their EHC Plan, this includes: o A highly personalised programme to support needs associated with ASD within a flexible approach to adapt to the needs of individual pupils o Access to a high level of support from teachers qualified and experienced in teaching pupils with ASD o Access to appropriate advice and support from speech and language therapy o Access to appropriate advice and support from occupational therapy o A high level of support across the curriculum to include appropriate individual intervention and/or small group work o A carefully planned approach to supporting transition into mainstream environments o Supported inclusion in the mainstream environment o The possibility of access to an alternative curriculum, for example, at Key Stage 4, a reduced timetable for GCSEs and/or opportunities to engage with providers of alternative education o An environment and ethos of awareness of the needs of pupils with ASD within the wider school, and where all staff have relevant training The provision will not be suitable for pupils whose primary need is related to: • Emotional and behavioural difficulties • Speech and language delay.

Applications are made directly through the LA. Parents of pupils who live in West Berkshire are welcome to contact the school to arrange a visit. Those who live outside West Berkshire must contact the LA in the first instance. Local Authority SEND Team, Telephone number : 01635 519713

Referrals are made via the West Berkshire Panel. Theale Green School would not correspond directly with parents/carers regarding placement.  

The places are funded via the SEN Panel. 

NAS Accredited resource Ofsted 2015 statement: “Students with Autistic spectrum disorder who attend the specialist provision on-site achieve very well in their GCSE, AS and A-level examinations. This is because the support they receive helps them to have the confidence to work by themselves; all develop in their ability to make and sustain friendships. Many move on to academic courses at university.”

Any complaints should be directed initially to the Teacher in Charge of the Resource, or to the Head teacher at the school. If issues remain unresolved the Service Manager for SEN and Disabled Children’s Team: SEN and DCT Service Manager, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury RG14 5LD 01635 503646 jane.seymour@westberks.gov.uk

Regular contact is maintained with parents/carers.

All parents/carers have full access to Class Charts which provides live notifications of positive and negative behavior points,awards received and any medical or  truancy alerts