Each student follows their own timetable, the content of which is adapted to each student's abilities, interests and learning style. The approach we adopt is highly structured with a strong daily routine. This familiarity and predictability reduces anxiety and maximises learning opportunities for our students.
A typical day would be as described in the timetable below. Morning sessions are common, with variations on the post lunch activities.
TYPICAL SLD / AUTISM SECONDARY TIMETABLE
| Circle time - talk through daily schedule | Literacy - working on reading, typing on computer and comprehension tasks | Bay work - working through tasks using the TEACCH system to develop independent work skills | Break | Numeracy - working on skills such as addition and subtraction, shape recognition, understanding time and days of the week | Lunch | Art - working on creative projects - seasonal pictures, making masks & using modeling materials | PSHCE - understanding 'my body' and how to use personal care equipment | Whole department assembly |