Hill Top School
Gateshead Council
Main information
Type of service: Day schools, Schools
Hill Top School caters for pupils with a variety of special needs, including those on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). All pupils receive their full curriculum entitlement. Currently there are around 20-25 pupils diagnosed with differing degrees of autism. Of this number most are in the Autism Centre and several are in the main part of the school. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils with police clearance. The school uses the Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) framework.
Eligibility
Age: From age 11 to 16
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Gender: All genders
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Provided by
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Gateshead Council
Find out moreContacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Chris Currie - Assistant Head Teacher (Autism)
0191 469 2462
hilltopschool@gateshead.gov.uk
Mrs R Harrison - Executive Headteacher
0191 469 2462
hilltopschool@gateshead.gov.uk
Locations
Leam Lane, Wealcroft, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT
Wealcroft, Leam Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT