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Our School Step by Step has been evolving since it opened. We have successfully developed a unique curriculum that meets the complex needs and abilities of each pupil. The curriculum, which is delivered through 1:1 teaching, is highly individualised, developmental and holistic. We provide on-going training to staff to ensure they are fully informed and effective in the various teaching approaches we use and up-to-date with current developments in the field. We recognise the wide range of needs across the autistic spectrum and don't believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Input is specifically tailored to meet each pupil's individual needs across all areas of development. Communication with parents is key to our approach and ensures consistency and continuity of input which is essential to pupils' progress. |
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Our Pupils All our pupils have severe social and communication difficulties and moderate to severe learning difficulties. Many have other associated difficulties such as: sensory processing issues, challenging behaviours and food intolerances. Most of our pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs and their places are funded by their Local Education Authorities. We have set up 'inclusion programmes' for pupils who are able to access, and would benefit from integration with mainstream peers. We have formed strong and positive links with two local primary schools and these have led to the successful part-time integration of a number of pupils. We currently have capacity for 20 children. We have two classes of mixed age and ability at Primary level and one new class at Secondary level. |
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Our Staff Our highly experienced staff deliver 1:1 teaching to all pupils throughout the school day. All our teaching staff follow a special training programme to ensure they have sound knowledge and understanding of both Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the approaches, techniques and resources we use. Each member of staff at the school receives a Step by Step exclusive, intensive, initial training programme, which covers training in the following areas: |
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Verbal Behaviour (VB) Sign language (using the ‘Signalong’ approach) Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Visual support Child Protection Health and Safety Staff also receive ongoing training in: Sensory Integration/Occupational Therapy approaches Speech and Language approaches National Curriculum Assessment Social skills development Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
We provide the following:
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