Cambian Wing College A GSG School
- Cambian Wing College
126 Richmond Park Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8TH - Head: Cassandra Pollitt
- T 01202 635630
- F 01202 635631
- W www.cambiangroup.com
- A special independent college for pupils aged from 16 to 25 with Asperger’s syndrome or high-functioning autism
- Read about the best schools in Dorset
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Pupils: 46 (18 day, 28 boarders)
- Religion: Not Applicable
- Open days: On request
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: Southlands School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Developing the mindset for work, especially good attendance and appropriate behaviour, is a priority. One student works at Asda four days each week, attending college one day, and has been offered a job when he leaves. Another has a football coaching job once a week at a local primary school. And a small group of students recently completed a one week placement at the IBM offices in Winchester ...
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Since 2019, Cassandra Pollitt, Principal. Has a wealth of experience in school improvement, special educational needs, pastoral care and behaviour management. Her previous roles have included Head of Education, SENCo, Local Authority consultancy, she is an Advanced Skills Teacher and licensed ‘Thrive’ practitioner and she has held senior leadership roles in both secondary mainstream schools and within special educational needs establishments, including those specialising in mental health and autism. Her child-centred approach puts the students' individual needs firmly at the heart of the support packages provided at Cambian Wing College.
Entrance
All students requiring LA funding must have an EHCP. As well as looking at the student’s suitability for the college, staff also consider the risks the student poses and their potential impact on the rest of the cohort. Not suitable for students with mobility issues,...
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Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
Diagnosis of Asperger syndrome, high-functioning autism or autistic spectrum condition. May have associated needs including mental health needs, ADHD, OCD and behavioural difficulties.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | Y |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | Y |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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