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Autism Service Directory

George Hastwell School

Cumbria County Council

Main information

Type of service: Day schools, Schools

Pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are grouped and work alongside other pupils with learning difficulties. Groups have very high staffing ratios and a large number of staff (36) hold a Certificate of Professional Studies in ASD while 4 teachers have a qualification in ASD at postgraduate level. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. We have weekly sessions organised by the local RDA group.

Eligibility

Age: From age 2 to 19

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Registrations & Approaches

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

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Cumbria County Council

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Bernard Gummett - Head Teacher

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01229 475253

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admin@ghastwell.cumbria.sch.uk

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Clare Martin - Deputy Head Teacher

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01229 475253

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admin@ghastwell.cumbria.sch.uk

Locations

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Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW

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