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"Staff have an excellent understanding of autism and the needs of individual
pupils." - Ofsted Education Inspection 2017
8. Activities
How will my child/young person be included in activities outside the
classroom including school trips?
Being able to practice and generalise skills in a range of settings is a crucial part
of young people's learning and opportunities are built into the curriculum
planning and targets for each individual. Learning outside the classroom takes
place in a variety of settings, from outdoor classrooms and facilities across the
50-acre site, in the residential houses and out in the community. All activities
are carefully risk assessed and tailored to each young person's needs, interests
and abilities.
"Extracurricular provision is expansive and has a positive impact on pupils'
personal development and progress." Ofsted Education Inspection 2017
Undertaking learning and social activities within their residential house, young
people are supported to develop a sense of family and community. Activities are
undertaken in small groups or as a home group and young people are
encouraged to follow hobbies and take part in recreational, social and fun
activities with their peers.
The school curriculum provides a range of activities and experiences built around
the interests of the young people. In addition, young people are supported to
undertake after school activities and clubs either on-or off-site which are built
around their interests and abilities such as horse-riding, trampolining, climbing,
sailing, cookery, drama, horticulture, attending a youth club, and Cubs and
Scouts. A wide range of trips, outings and special events are arranged including