This may include difficulties speaking, understanding or communicating as well as autism spectrum conditions. (Department for Education)
How we support your child at PCHS:
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Quality First Teaching.
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We recognise that each learner is unique and we adapt our approach to meet individual needs.
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We offer a quiet space for students during break and lunch times.
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Visual timetables and visual resources within lessons.
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Time out card.
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Assessment for exam access arrangements.
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ELSA trained staff (to support emotional literacy).
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Pastoral Support.
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Collaboration with professional specialists including the HINT (High Incidence Needs Team) – ASD specialist teachers.
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Ongoing staff training.
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Open communication between parents, teachers and students.
Help and support for parents and carers
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- Advice on how to support autistic students with homework.
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- Family Hubs offer activities, learning, and support for families.
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- Helping families of autistic children & young people with support, events, training & info.
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- Children’s Occupational Therapy Sensory Processing Service for children and young people living in Northumberland.
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- For young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and their parents or carers.
