Description
Fernways School is Independent Secondary school in Not recorded for kids aged 7 to 16 (Gender - 7 to 16 )
Fernways School provides specialist support for children with an autism spectrum condition in an environment designed to best meet their learning needs. The welcoming, warm and nurturing school supports up to 45 children in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, in small classes where learning and the curriculum is needs-based, not dictated by age. They help children re-engage positively with education including those who have been out of education for a significant period of time or who have had negative experiences in other school placements. The specially-designed environment has been created to best meet children’s sensory needs and create the best setting for them to learn and achieve their potential.
Facilities
A specially designed learning environment created to meet sensory needs.
A low arousal and nurturing safe place where children can learn and grow.
Small class sizes of no more than six.
Each class is supported by one teacher and a teaching assistant.
Classrooms will be ‘enabling environments’ with sensory lighting, muted colours, individual workstations and visual timetables.
Features
Things to note
The school offers children opportunities to learn outside the classroom, through forest schools and accessing their local community. The school helps children prepare for life outside school and adulthood. There is a focus on further education, training and careers. The school is supported by a clinical team, including SALT and OT embedded within the school day.Through close partnerships with families, professionals and the wider community, Fernways School will ensure that all children who attend the school meet their full potential and flourish.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
0.46 miles
