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Autism Service Directory

Ysgol Ty Coch

Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council

Main information

Type of service: Day schools, Nursery and pre-schools, Residential schools, Schools

We are a special educational needs (SEN) school with provision for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pupils are placed by the local authority and educated within the Autistic Unit with inclusion in whole school activities as appropriate. Current provision is for 18 pupils. The school uses the Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) framework as appropriate - strategies are tailored to individual pupil needs. Strategies as appropriate to pupils’ individual needs. Some services provided by local health authority. Pupils are placed by Local Authority (LA) via Autism panel. Pupils banded in accordance with primary need.

Eligibility

Age: From age 3 to 19

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

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Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Heather Hodges - Headteacher

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01443 203471

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head.ysgoltycoch@rctednet.net

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Web site

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Sharon Metcalfe - Head of Autism

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01443 203471

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admin.ysgoltycoch@rctednet.net

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Web site

Locations

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Lansdale Drive, Tonteg, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 1PG

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