Cliffe Hill Community Primary School - ASD Resourced Provision

ASD Resourced Provision

Calderdale’s ASD Resourced provision for Key Stage 2 is based within Cliffe Hill. This is a 6 place provision, managed by the Specialist Inclusion Team and the school.

Who the provision is for?

The provision is intended to meet the needs of up to six pupils who:

Are within Key Stage 2, Years 3 - 6
Have an EHC or Statement of SEND within which there is a diagnosis of ASD identified as the primary need
Require access to a high adult : pupil ratio
Require access to a specialist resourced classroom with specially trained teaching and skilled support staff
Require ASD specific strategies eg TEACCH
Require a modified and controlled social/language environment.
Require access to specialist support, advice and intervention from a range of staff in the ASD Team
Require an individualised specific curriculum delivered alongside the National Curriculum, with differentiation and modification as required and direct teaching of social skills
Require a low stimulation environment
Require a combination of small group and 1:1 teaching
Require a sanctuary/refuge for certain periods of the day
Require support to manage behaviour arising out of ASD relating to sensory needs and inflexibility of behaviour
Have the potential for inclusive learning with mainstream peers
Have the potential to learn appropriate social behaviours from mainstream peers

What are the aims of the provision?

To provide detailed ongoing assessments for pupils to determine future educational needs.
To provide intensive ASD specific teaching and an ASD specific environment that equips pupils with the appropriate strategies to enable them to become successful learners.
To provide pupils with ASD access to mainstream peers and learning opportunities in a supportive environment.

All applications for the provision are made through the Specialist Inclusion Team.