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A school that has evolved over time to be at the forefront of autism teaching, driven all the way by the needs of its pupils. Enthusiastic staff use the behaviour analysis method to deliver 'just enough support' and a tailor-made curriculum to enable even the most challenging children to learn independence and life skills. The first steps in an all-through education, allowing parents of BeyondAutism children to dare to dream.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 56 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Usually or always funded by the LA
- Local authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- SEN provision
- · ASD · SLCN
Headteacher
Head of School
Matthew le Blanc
Since 2022, Matthew le Blanc. Began working at BeyondAutism in 2013 shortly after graduating with a degree in Psychology with Neuroscience, then taking a job as a trainee ABA tutor. He immediately took to the role from witnessing first-hand the
Entrance
All pupils have a diagnosis of autism and have additional learning needs. Around 80 per cent are pre-verbal when they start the school, and few will work beyond national curriculum level 1. The admission process starts with a consultation with the
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Exit
Pupils move up to the school’s secondary department, Tram House School, though there is the occasional move to different provision - possibly residential care (eg Prior’s Court) or schools for moderate learning disability (eg Garratt Park School,
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Learning support & SEN
Pupils
Money matters
All places are LA funded. No privately funded children.
- Fee information
- Usually or always funded by the LA
Our view
Pupils are visited at home or in their previous schools and then on entry are assessed for six weeks to get a baseline view of their core skills, and in particular to learn the best motivators for use as rewards for positive reinforcement in the
The last word
A school that has evolved over time to be at the forefront of autism teaching, driven all the way by the needs of its pupils. Enthusiastic staff use the behaviour analysis method to deliver 'just enough support' and a tailor-made curriculum to enable
