Type of service: Day schools, Outreach - education, Schools

Website: http://www.hautevallee.sch.je

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The Communication Centre is a resourced provision within a mainstream secondary school providing teacher and key worker support for students with an autism spectrum. Students are integrated into mainstream classes most of the time but have withdrawal support, differentiated according to individual needs. Autism training: all staff including teachers and support staff access Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) induction training. Thereafter, further training is available for those who wish to specialise. Aims of the provision: "Stretch not stress" philosophy: stretch the individual to develop and progress, without causing unnecessary stress. Encourage independent learning and opportunities to develop independence, promote social inclusion and create an awareness of autism spectrum to peers, and provide a 'safe haven' in a demanding social environment. Parent partnership: parent partnership is regarded as a vital part of the provision's work. Parents have weekly timetabled contact to help develop positive working relationships between home and school. Parents are invited to make contact at any time to discuss issues, or celebrate successes. Break and lunch times: activities or games are offered to help give meaning to these unstructured times, or used as quiet time. Buddies: 'Carefully selected' buddies help promote social interaction in mainstream classes and become the 'friendly eyes and ears' out in the social environment. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils. Additionally, one named staff member..

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Covers: Jersey Health Authority

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disability