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Autism Service Directory

Orchard House, Norfolk

Main information

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

The name of the specialist autism spectrum disorder (ASD) resource base in Fred Nicholson School is called Orchard House. Orchard House opened in September 2007 as a county provision for pupils with statements of special educational needs (SEN), who have a main presenting difficulty which comprises ASD with associated complex needs. Most of the pupils have been excluded from other provisions and need a more specialist setting in order to remain within the county. Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils.

Eligibility

Age: From age 7 to 16

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

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Norfolk County Council

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Sarah Wind-Cowie

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01362 693915, 07885 365223

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office@frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

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Web site

Locations

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Orchard House Resource Base, Fred Nicholson School, Westfield Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JB

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