Type of service: Day schools, Schools

Website: http://www.cumbernauldhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

The Language and Communication Support Centre (LSCS) provides additional support for young people on the autism spectrum within Cumbernauld High to develop social skills and access the curriculum. It does this by enabling pupils to be integrated into 'mainstream' classes due to the very high levels of support offered by both Additional Support Needs Assistants and class teachers. It offers Speech and Language Therapy to students to develop their communication and social skills. The LCSC can offer the opportunity for adaptations to the mainstream curriculum via small class teaching groups and specific support with transitions. Cumbernauld High offers a high level of contact with parents to ensure that individual needs are met through partnership. Members of staff also support pupils at lunchtime and breaktimes as this unstructured time can be very difficult for our pupils. The high level of staffing within the LCSC also allows for pupils to have a nominated Pupil Support Teacher who is able to meet the specific needs of pupils on the autism spectrum and who have an understanding of the difficulties they are experiencing as a result of this.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: North Lanarkshire

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements