The curriculum is interesting and varied and motivates pupils to succeed.
Ofsted
Communication and Interaction
CODE OF PRACTICE 2015 –
6.28 Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have difficulty in communicating with others. This may be because they have difficulty saying what they want to, understanding what is being said to them or they do not understand or use social rules of communication. The profile for every child with SLCN is different and their needs may change over time. They may have difficulty with one, some or all of the different aspects of speech, language or social communication at different times of their lives.
6.29 Children and young people with ASD, including Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, are likely to have particular difficulties with social interaction. They may also experience difficulties with language, communication and imagination, which can impact on how they relate to others. (COP pg. 97)
Some of the aspects of difficulty included in this area are:
1. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ASD is a relatively new term that recognises there are a number of sub-groups within the spectrum of autism.
Pupils with ASD find it difficult to:
• understand and use non-verbal and verbal communication
• understand social behaviour, which affects their ability to interact with children and adults
• think and behave flexibly, which may be shown in restricted, obsessional or repetitive activities.
Pupils with ASD cover the full range of ability and the severity of their impairment varies widely. Some pupils also have learning disabilities or other difficulties, making diagnosis difficult. Pupils with Asperger’s syndrome should be recorded in this category. These pupils share the same triad of impairments but have higher intellectual abilities and their language development is different from the majority of pupils with autism.
Further information can be found at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism
Local organisations offering information, advice and support for children and young people with ASD and their families include:
https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/service.page?id=_Cklglnik1Y
What is Autism?