Our ASC Resource Provision
The Resource Provision is our specialist unit for children on the autism spectrum.
All of our children are nurtured, we want to inspire them and we want them all to achieve and we ensure that this is replicated within our Resource Provision.
Our aspirations for pupils who are part of our Resource Provision is for them to access their mainstream classroom and spend time amongst their peers. Our aim is for pupils to access 50% of their day within the mainstream class. However, on joining our Resource Provision; pupils may find the transition difficult and therefore will spend more time within the Resource Provision classroom. We work with parents and always take into account each pupil’s needs as to the amount of time they can access within the mainstream class.
Facilities
- 1 classroom for 7 children (EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2)
- Sensory room (Rainbow room)
- Small garden area
- Weekly access to SALT.
What we provide.
- Pupils should be able to access some mainstream lessons and be able to learn alongside their peers; however, there are times when pupils can find spending all day and certain lessons within the mainstream classroom overwhelming and therefore they will have access to the Resource Provision classroom.
- Pupils within the Resource Provision are supported by a team of adults who may also provide some support within the mainstream class.
- The Resource Provision is staffed by a team of 2/3 adults rather than 1:1 support.
- Specialised ASC specific teaching approaches such as; TEACCH., Attention Autism , visuals, PECS and the use of the AET Progression Framework.
- We work closely with parents via regular communication, which may include communication book, emails, telephone calls or speaking to parents/carers at the end of the day.
- We have a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and supporting the needs of each pupil within the Resource Provision. This includes working closely with our SALT, EP, CEAT and SPOTTS.
Glossary
ASC-Autsim Spectrum Condition
RP-Resource Provision
TA-Teaching Assistant
TEACCH- Teaching, Expanding, Appreciating, Collaborating, Cooperating, Holistic
SALT-Speech and Language Therapy
EP-Educational Pyschologist
CEAT- Cheshire East Autism Team
OT-Occupational Therpist
SPOTTS-Sensory Processing Occupational Therapy Support Service
PECS-Picture Exchange Communication System
What works well in our Resource Provision:
- Visual timetables
- Now and Next boards
- Sensory circuits
- Workstations
- Start and Finish boxes
- Reading corner
- Attention Autism and intensive interaction.
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- Small sensory garden
- 5 point scale
- Sensory den
- Social stories
- Sensory room
- Speech and language therapist
Resource Provision Placements
- Our Resource Provision (Rainbow class) has 7 places for pupils from Reception to Year 6 (4 years old to 11 years olds)
- Pupils who have an EHCP
- Pupils who have a diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Condition on their EHCP
- Pupils who are on the pathway for a diagnoses stated on their EHCP
Unfortunately, we cannot accept any pupil who does not meet the above criteria.
How do I make an application for the Resource Provision?
All applications must be done through the Local Authority even if we have places parents cannot apply directly to the school for a Resource Provision place.
Step 1- If you are interested in accessing a place for your child at Hermitage Resource Provision we recommend you make a visit. You can do this by emailing Teleri Pitts, who is our SENDCo and Lead Resource Provision Teacher- senco@hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk
Step 2- Contact your SEND key worker or the SEND team from the local authority on senteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Step 3- Once it has been agreed by panel, the SEND team at Cheshire East will send your child’s EHCP to the SENDCo and Headteacher. The school will then read your child’s EHCP and may call your child’s setting or visit your child in their current setting. We will also consider the following:
- Age Range: Reception to Year 6
- All children must have an Education, Health Care Plan (EHCP)
- All children must have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Pupils will have the ability to communicate verbally without full reliance on communication aids. They may require the use of some visuals to support communication and have speech therapy support programmes.
- The child must be able to access some learning within the mainstream classroom on a daily basis
We will also take into consideration the following…
- If the admission of the child would compromise the health and safety of pupils or staff within the school.
- If the admission of the pupil would compromise or disrupt the education of pupils already in attendance.
- The agreed number of funded places by the Local Authority is fully subscribed and admitting children over this number would be incompatible with the efficient education of other pupils or the efficient use of resources.
The SENDCo and Headteacher will then write to the Local Authority and state whether or not they can meet your child’s needs within 15 days of receipt of the EHCP.
Step 4- The local authority will contact you to let you know the outcome of the process.